NO ONE EVER MENTIONED
No-one ever mentioned
The beauty I would see
When my life was changed
And a gift was given to me.
I expected many changes ~
Better health and days,
I knew that I would learn
To understand these ways.
The beauty I would see
When my life was changed
And a gift was given to me.
I expected many changes ~
Better health and days,
I knew that I would learn
To understand these ways.
No-one ever told me
That tears would fill my eyes
That I would stand in wonder
Beneath the star filled skies.
I never really saw the beauty
Of roses raindrop kissed
I’ve learned again the wonder
Of standing in the mist.
I saw again the sunset
And once more heard the rain,
Listened to the thunder storms
After days of pain.
No-one ever told me
That I would feel so blessed
That family would be cherished
And friends would be the best.
No-one ever told me
That wonder would fill my heart
And that for me it would be
Like a brand new start
No one ever told me
What joy would fill my soul
I am very glad to discover
The things that make me whole.
© Linda J. Vaughan
26th. June 2012
NOTE: My friend Linda, a liver transplant survivor and thriver, captured my feelings perfectly in this poem.
Drinking from the Same Dipper 