The Blue Lake of Yesterday
In the lake of yesterday
I saw reflected there
a youthful girl with dreams of hope
of faithful, secret prayer.
With wistful glances reminisced.
I knew I'd make a change
Bright destiny clung in my grasp
and never far from range.
A woman, teacher, wife, and mom
were all I wished to be.
I had a plan, a path to go
a road unpaved, you see.
Reality had shattered goals
danced way beyond my reach.
In over thirty years there were
so many kids to teach.
It was no easy task, you know
those demons blocked my stride,
but I confess at certain times
it was one hell of a ride.
I conquered many challenges,
survived bumps on the way.
I glow as I stare at that clear
Blue Lake Of Yesterday.
Barbara Lois Fullard © 2005
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