Purpose? My purpose?
I never bothered with that question until recently.
You see, middle age has settled in my bones and in my psyche.
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My children know my most grievous mistakes and yet they honor me. My children know my weakest areas and yet they fortify and lift me. My children know my horrific lapses in judgment and yet don't judge. My children know my most glaring flaws and see right past them. you are lucky to be able to say and feel that... not too common you know this is sure a reason to stop you despairing in its tracks very nice liked
Wow! You and I have such similar lives right now! I also am one of the unemployed and mother to a 19 year old daughter who will be 20 at the end of August. About 10 years ago I started questioning my existence, purpose etc. While reading this I got this uncanny feeling that you had somehow managed to read my thoughts. I can attest to the validity of each lines wisdom. I guess it is true that with age we gain an innate knowledge of life's wisdoms. Have added to my favorites and thanks for sharing!
A refined poetic imagination, Shannon w. You may like to read my poem, Love And. Thank you.