A Simple Man

From once upon a time to now...

Once upon a time

 I wished for the stars

Now I wish for a garden full of flowers

Funny how things have changed,

I have become a simple man.

 

Once upon a time

I begged mom for toys

Now I buy her things of her choice

Funny how things have changed,

I have become a simple man.

 

Once upon a time

 I cried for the last piece of bread

Now I give it to the needy instead

Funny how things have changed,

I have become a simple man.

 

Once upon a time

I wished to travel the whole world

Now my only world is my little girl

Funny how things have changed,

I have become a simple man.

 

Once upon a time

 I fought a lot with my dad

Now his absence fills me with deep regret

Funny how things have changed,

I have become a simple man.

 

Once upon a time

I was a boy

Never wanting childhood to end

Funny how things have changed

I have become a husband, a dad and a simple man.

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

The final ending for the lucky men.
"Funny how things have changed
I have become a husband, a dad and a simple man."
The above lines. We need to find. We learn, life is simple. Near family near and laugher always alive and well in our house. Thank you Pratik for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Jennifer]

This is beautiful -
Once upon a time

I wished for the stars

Now I wish for a garden full of flowers

[Cherrie Palmer]

you have captured an entire life here on this canvas. It is simply beautiful.

[Donna]

This is very good. Things do change all the time. Sounds to me that you are a wonderful husband, and father!

[wordman]

yes indeed,funny how things can change,

[Pratik Mishra]

Thanks wordman. Lol missed you!

[wordman]

used to it,,lol