Purposely
It could have been me
but it’s not
The lessons I learned
I long forgot
We all have a shot at this life
No time to struggle or strife
But time to use the perspective lens
Examine those bothersome trends
Well wishes for distant friends
I take a little from there
And bring it with me here
To where I’m going to be
Life is about choices
Trying on our different voices
Finding the one that fits
So that you can sing
Your song
Purposely
∞
©Jennifer David 2013
There are many different times through out our life when we have to make choices and decisions. Some are simple, when the path seems clear and some are challenging when the path looks bumpy. I truly believe that there is a purpose for everyone’s life and although at times we may feel directionless or that all of the paths seem questionable, we are on it for a reason. We may have even made decisions that leave us wondering where the path has gone. There are lessons to be learned in each step. Sometimes you just need to brush away the rubble to see where you are at and that is usually right where you need to be.
Writings of a Mrs
Writings of a Mrs 
intriguing play on Frost-ian philosophy. 🙂
I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Inspiring post and nice poem 🙂
Thank you Jonathan.
I needed some inspiration today so I thought I might as well create some :)…lol
Such wise words. Thanks for sharing your inspiration! 😉
Thank you Jessica. 🙂
Well said, sometimes the path we end up on isn’t even close to the one we started on. That can be a good thing or a bad thing…
Hi Jodi,
Yes but it is the path either way right? 🙂
If we stop trying to choose right or wrong as absolutes to a destination and start looking at each step as a precious destination in itself and the journey we are taking, usually we discover we’ve ended up going the right way all along.
Indeed!
Beautiful name by the way, one of my daughters names is Eden.
Neat.
It’s kind of funny actually about the name Eden… you’d think it would be unusual, but I know two other women who live within 20 minutes of me who have it, and they’re all my age.
Tell your daughter that I said “hi”. 😀
Beautiful Post! Just what I needed to read first thing this morning.
I’m so happy to hear it 🙂
Good morning to you 🙂
It would help a lot if my daughter would subscribe to this point of view,
but the chances aren’t great.
Well these things happen. I’m sure she will find her way 🙂
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I am questioning my direction today so I thought I might repost this post of mine to help myself remember!
Live your life purposely!
i feel this way right now….your words were perfect for this moment. thank you for the share. xoxo
I’m glad Lisa. I needed to read it today too!
Cheers.
Excellent post! I like note on purpose, finding your purpose and sharing = the real purpose. 🙂
Indeed! 🙂
Such postitive energy…
Thank you, depends on the day!
I thought the poem was gorgeous and the message really resonated with me, in respect of my writing journey.
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