'What I Once Wished For' Poem by Linda Winchell

When I saw how much you’d changed
A thought…. rallied within my mind.
Of once I had wished for… to look and be like you
If only for …that childhood’s moment in time.

But now that I have seen you
And of how your life… is not what I thankfully was given.
I am very grateful…that none of you in me had risen.

Your face was not what I had remembered
I… a young girl…gauntly…skinny and shy.
But yours seemed much more womanly
At least… that was what I viewed…
From my child then….wishful viewing eyes.

Now you’re…a bit much overweight
And have weathered lines upon your face.
And drink a bit… too much alcohol
And nicotine… has slowed your breathings pace.

I chose God…and not too soon that is
To follow Him… throughout my life.
He showed me what I needed to do
To be a good mother and a faithful loving wife.

I will never wish for anything
That others… perceive to have.
But find joy and peace…
With all….
With all my Lord gives and be glad.

By: Linda Winchell
Copyright: 2009