Before The Afterthought Poem by Susan Lacovara

I close my eyes

To dream of who I used to be

Before the world got hold of me

And found I've circumstancely

Survived...to my surprise

I'm just me



I close my eyes

To find what I was looking for

What tides have washed unto my shore

And now, as it was once before

Realized...to my surprise

I'm just me



I close my eyes

Adrift in what I hold as mine

In truth the passing time is kind

I'm still as dancer, by design

Aligned...to my surprise

I'm just me



I close my eyes

I count what blessings are bestowed

And speak the verses life's composed

Making lists of cons and pros

Devised...to my surprise

I'm just me