Disappointments Poem by Deanna Samuels

Disappointments - it comes to us all

Disappointments are there, lurking
At some time in our life there is disappointment
Often there are many
Most, we surmount, persevere, gain strength from that blow

Disappointments come in many guises
When a passionate plan has not worked out
Recalling the hours of thought, study, energy used, just to see it dashed
Rejected in a matter of moments, hardly glanced at or considered by receiver

Disappointments when high hopes of promotion do not materialize
When a good friend lets you down when most in need
The dream home so perfect for your lifestyle, lost, out-bid
A well-earned momentous occasion for accolade that falls flat and meaningless

Disappointment felt when a favorite team has lost
A vacation so long awaited turns out to be a nightmare
Investments giving poor return or collapsing altogether
Buying a lemon of a car

Disappointments too, when health lets one down
Not able to function as in our youth before
No more tennis or golf or sports and activities that were so loved
New wonder medications falling short of hoped for cure

Disappointments come through many channels
A broken romance, a marriage failure
A child not rising to one's own expectations
Business endeavor not blossoming, not becoming successful

Disappointments when nature takes a destructive course
A home or life times work destroyed, ruined beyond repair
A loved one tragically taken too early
The grieving almost too painful to bear

Disappointments, yes, there are many
Fighting through the adversities and misfortunes of life
Eventually healing, soothing the hurt, the failure, accepting
Coming from such depth helps to make a person stronger, more resilient

Disappointments can also turn into success
Rising from that abyss, pushes one to keep on trying, never giving up
Time can be a friend as time often heals, eases the pain
The fuzz gradually dissipates, a new way or venture takes form, works out

Disappointments handled with heed can be overcome


Written at Richmond Hill - 10th May 2018