Is my life my own?

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    • Just posted a poem titled "As I grow older".

    Is my life my own?

    Is my life my own?

     

    I know I have my freedom

    But is my life my own?

    I have my personal agency

    To choose my way alone

     

    The students that I taught

    Will take a part of me

    And through their life

    Will see the way I see

     

    My boss he shares a part of me

    The calluses on my hands

    A lot of time is required

    To meet my work demands

     

    My brothers taught survival

    Sibling rivalry at its best

    A part of me stayed with them

    When I left the nest

     

    My children they have my genes

    I gave the best I had

    They have the same DNA

    I acquired from mom and dad

     

     

     

    Grandchildren are another story

    Full of energy all the time

    They’re all so doggone cute

    You can tell that they are mine

     

    Relatives make demands

    I really can’t fulfill

    I really don’t have much

    To split up in my will

     

     

    My wife she has all of me

    Even when apart

    She has my greatest love

    My spirit and my heart

     

    Now reflecting on my life

    It’s really not my own

    Because you have to share it

    Or you’ll clearly be alone

     

    So give yourself to others

    It offers souls a lift

    We always must consider

    Life is Heavenly father’s gift

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    tierra7 commented on Is my life my own?

    01-07-2010

    I love it ! very inspirin' write...you have a big heart...filled with soooo much compassion for those around you...coacher you have a beautiful spirit...you stretch yourself to accommodate everyone!!...BTW nice Bike! ~smile~ Namaste..Terra@}-'-,- (10+ )
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    coacher

    01/07/2010

    Terra: Thank you so much for your comment. I appreciate the kind words. Bless you and yours during the new year. Coach

    aliciagall commented on Is my life my own?

    12-15-2009

    It reads like a Father's or Mother's Day card. Expressing the many ways to share ones life. Expressing how far love extends, sometimes endless. Good write.
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    coacher

    12/15/2009

    Thank you so much. I appreciate positive comments from a poet of your caliber.

    jademelissa74 commented on Is my life my own?

    12-12-2009

    What an amazing creation. The love and reflection seep through each line. This is a beautiful representation of your loving soul. Amazing job!
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    Madelynn commented on Is my life my own?

    12-11-2009

    Love this!! You took your reader on a journey, with truth and blessings!! I just really adored this work,and the flawless measure you applied..guess what??~You, Coacher, are one of my favorites too! Thank you so much for inviting me.-holiday hugz-Maddi
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    Camilla commented on Is my life my own?

    12-10-2009

    I really like this Coacher. It is very well written and an enjoyable read.
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    Poetry is what is lost in translation.

    Robert Frost (1875-1963) American Poet.

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