Saturday, September 8, 2012

Turning Point

Turning Point

The moment my life changed forever
was not the result of scholastic inspiration,
was not a philosophical turn bordering over clever
or a Sunday sermon leading to soulful contemplation.

The moment my life changed for the better
came not in a pretty pattern ending with zeros,
nor with a day offering the fairest of weather,
nor a gift of gold, diamonds and a long stemmed rose.

The moment my life changed in the blink of an eye
came after pain's pushing and agony's scowl.
The moment my life changed came with the cry
of my firstborn's angry, vital, precious howl.


 
 

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