By: C. Michelle Bryant
once upon a time i was a dreamer..
filled with goals, visions and possibly unattainable possibilities.
but eventually, i became a drifter,
in mind and in footsteps…
headed from one place or adventure
to another,
leaving obstacles for opportunities.
only to wake up a wanderer.
not lost, not wavering
just wandering ..
and wondering about whatever i saw ahead.
eventually i grew into a searcher.
one of those who thirsted for more
even though life sucked every ounce of passion from their existence.
yet, still sought
what was beyond the horizon.
now i’m a bit older,
and i might say, a bit odder.
but i still dream…
of hope and hopefulness.
i still drift …
but through worlds that most can not conceive or understand.
i still wander …
but often with pen to paper,
and many times down memory lane.
i may still search…
but for the unity, compassion and peace
i believe is within us all.
but now… today,
i sow.
i sow…
the silver lining on the darkest cloud,
the message of hope and gratitude.
i share with a smile, a story or gesture the true meaning of wonder,
the power of mercy,
the joy of humor and
the beauty of imperfection.
i am dedicated to embracing the magic
in what others perceive as ordinary
and strive to be a beacon of hope
to those i encounter on my journey.
as long as i walk this earth,
this is my path.
i will dream the unattainable dream,
hope for the helpless,
wander through the true amazing wonder of my surroundings.
i will continue to thirst for and seek out the good, the wonderful, the fabulous, and to expose the beautiful souls to an odious world despite those who doubt their existence.
it is my quest. my purpose. my destiny.
© Michelle Bryant