When My Earth Reflects My Time

  

Gazing upon reflections

Through atmosphere eyes

I see that my life

Maybe just a speck

Yet it is no greater or no less

Then any other living soul.

 

My failures

Hidden accomplishments,

My victories

Priceless treasures.

 

Clearly I see the roads

I traveled were never straight

Yet very necessary,

For every paved mile

Cemented my character.

 

My mistakes

Greater strength,

My good deeds

The real me.

 

I now know through faith’s eyes

Revealed to me through

My hearts content

That when I am one again

With the planet

And my earth reflects my time

My soul will take its place

Behind the pearly gates,

But my spirit will still grow

From the seeds of my heart

I planted in those I love.

Author's Note

Thanks to Sandy Beaches for the poem Title giving me inspiration to write something.

Reviews

[closed account]

You managed to not only create this genius of a poem,
but every stanza was a poem it was like reading
5 poems in one!!! Genius!!!! I can't believe you came
up with allllll fo that with my Title?? you are simply an
amazing writer... my favorite? by far is....

Clearly I see the roads

I traveled were never straight

Yet very necessary,

For every paved mile

Cemented my character.

WHO ARE YOU??? LMAO!!
I really loved it!!

[LA Lorena]

Perfect! Our time here is short, but the legacy we leave behind can last much longer. I loved this Dale, great insight and depth!

[Tainted Ink]

So rich with wisdom... clearly I see the roads I traveled were never straight...for every mile paved my character... I feel you. Can't lie to the guy in the mirror. I like what your laying down....good write!!

[NoneOfYourBusiness akaK..]

lovely trellis of the journey~

[Wildfleour]

Awesome, as always.

[Constance-Outspoken]

Ah, this is truth. This is you. Wonderfully written. I'd say more but I can't stop sneezing.

[Donna DeLong Matthews a..]

My failures
Hidden accomplishments,
My victories
Priceless treasures.

My mistakes
Greater strength,
My good deeds
The real me.

This is such an awesome outlook... I LOVE IT.

Well done my friend

Hugs and Love
D

[Ladysue]

This is truly beautiful. Amazingly done. A lot of insight and depth in this piece. I feel contentment from this piece. I absolutely love the last line. Excellent!

[MagiCrystal]

This is precious... just like you. You have a new sand beach? lol
this is fresh.. exciting.~

[Poetic Beauty]

This is a great poem to show how our lives can be unperfect but we can still love others and our failures or our off the beaten path attitudes can make us stronger better people in the end. I love the last stanza the most of all.

[Jenny Nelson]

Beautiful poetry. I love the way it not only describes your life, but also the way that your life will affect and live on in people you were close to throughout your life.