Reflections at the Mall

A little bit of my journey from wanting what I don't have to being grateful for what I do and my thankfulness that I have a God in my life to help me find my way...

I often people watch at the mall.
From many walks of life, I watch them all.
Everyone is always in such a hurry.
To the plight of others, their vision is blurry.

The shops beckon with shiny, stylish things.
The people pile in and buy, enjoying the self-satisfaction it brings.
They stroll by, their arms laden with bags.
Happy with their purchases and the name brand tags.

I used to wish I could afford to shop that way without a care.
Jealous that shopping sprees like theirs, for me are rare.
I wished I could buy everything fancy thing my children desired.
Wishing I still had my high paying job from I was fired.

You haven't enough knowledge about this job to continue, I was told.
Shocked and saddened, inside I felt my heart turn cold.
I tried so hard and did my very best.
Facts were, I wasn't accepted by the rest.

Alone in the cold bluster outside.
I stood defeated, feeling helpless and cried.
Why is it when I try so very hard to succeed,
I end up struck down once again, heart left to bleed.

However I find myself unable to give up.
Optimism my gift from God, who always makes sure I sup.
Someone else always has it worse.
I could've been that body that just went by in a hearse.

Does any of this make sense?
Do you know that the grass isn't always greener on the other side of that fence?
I know because I've looked,
and myself I shook.

Things do get better
I still remain a go-getter.
I no longer wish for what I don't have,
My faith in God my soothing sauve.

I still struggle a bit through my life,
but I have family and friends to help me through all strife.
These are the things that count for me,
not worrying about money for an extravagant shopping spree.

Now as I people watch at the mall,
I smile and nod to one and all.
I hope they have family, friends and love.
I pray they are blessed from God up above.

Author's Note

I am trying my hand at poetry...please bear with me, I did what came to me and I hope it sounds alright and perhaps makes sense to someone...thank you!

Reviews

[Allen Smuckler]

Very heartfelt and sincere write, kayDee
wonderful message, especially at this time of year...
Sometimes we do think things are greener on the other side and forget how lucky and blessed we actually are.
I'm looking forward to reading more of your poetry and prose
keep on keeping on, KayDee and Happy Holidays.
Allen

[KayDee Rogers]

Thank you again Allen for your feedback and advice! Happy New Year!

[Frieda P]

I'm not sure how you got from the mall to God, but it worked! Good rhymes, personally I can't stand the malls but I like your poem. ;-)

[Vidya Bacchus]

It makes perfect sense.However sometimes we look at someone's life and think I wish i had that ,not realizing that looks can be decieving.Well penned:)

[KayDee Rogers]

Thank you Vidya! I really appreciate it, as of late, I'm really learning to be humble and grateful after the holidays and a severe lack of much needed funds. I remain, glad I have my life even if it's not glamorous or financially stable. It can always be worse, all one needs to do is watch the news...and I'm an eternal optimist that if you do your very best things will, as they always seem to do, get better...Happy New Year!

[Vidya Bacchus]

Happy New Year and remain your optimistic self.There is always people who have it worst and who we should pray for:)

[KayDee Rogers]

Thank you and I so agree!

[KayDee Rogers]

Oh, and would you mind reading my story, "Out of the Ashes,Part I." and give me your thoughts please? Thanks so much! Have a great day!

[Vidya Bacchus]

I will do that no problem.You have a great day too:)

[KayDee Rogers]

Thank you so much Frieda! Happy New Year!