Repaired
I asked a friend
To give me a list of words
That described a special event
From a past time in her life
She had the great fortune
To have survived a divorce as a kid
And actually have her parents
Reconnect and remarry later in her life
The words she listed
Were fascinating to me
Because the list was so complete
And truly heartfelt and thankful
I’ll share them here
In the order presented
Because it reflects her journey
Healed
Whole
Secure
Happy
Thankful
Appreciative
Karma
Lucky
Believer (In many things)
Loved
What is so rich to me
Is how these words
Can fit so many situations
But rarely do we stop and look back
And maybe there’s a lesson there
Or maybe just a pause-
To reflect on a moment
Finding the time
To check your path
Because while there are many challenges
There are certain victories along the way
And sometimes you just have to remember
What came before
And reflect-
Where we are now
And plan-
Look to the future
And say thanks