Boredom Ignites Creativity

This is a piece I wrote while bored at work one night.

As I am growing older, 

I am beginning to immensely understand, 

That life is not a given right,

But a blessing entirely within itself.

For many nights I have laid awake, 

Pondering just exactly what it means,

To have been given such a chance, 

The ability to grasp this gift in the palm of my hand.

Throughout the twenty years I've walked this earth, 

I have seen many things filled with extravagant emotion, 

From the memories of happiness and bliss, 

To the heartache of tears rolling down my face like a vast river flows.

It is because of those beautiful times, 

That I have finally found myself, 

For it is now I can greatly express, 

That my soul us filled with peace, 

And my heart as warm as a candle on a snowy winter night. 

Author's Note

Please, comments and critique are welcome.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right my friend. Time does make us wiser.
"That my soul us filled with peace,
And my heart as warm as a candle on a snowy winter night. "
The above lines are true. When we learn peace and calm. Life can be okay. Thank you Travie for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[pia]

This is a poem reflecting what I've exactly gone through. It was after 20 years (lol) I actually found realities covering all aspects and in my days to come I am to unlock many more
They say as we grow older we grow wiser. Well not entirely wrong though
This poem was wonderfully writing with nice words touching the heart and opening the mind to food for thought
Life indeed is a blessing hence we should make the most of it not just for ourselves but for those around us ( who deserve it of course)
Many instances have lead me to discover my passions and many more will come and change.
This poem was great. And it's true when we are bored it directs our abilities to much more constructive activities

[Avinash]

A gifted person will never be able to find solace in the mundane.

[Emily]

I really like that first stanza!
Keep on writing!!

[wordman]

they say wisdom comes from age !