Five Years
“Where do you see yourself
In five years?”
This question is the opposite of
Music to my ears.
Funny, if I knew the answer,
My life wouldn’t be an adventure-
The rollercoaster of a lifetime,
Loops of pain and pleasure.
Five years ago I didn’t know
Who I’d be today;
I didn’t know if I’d even be alive
To see another day.
Who knew I’d exceed my
Lack of expectations,
And be the person I didn’t
Know could be created.
Everything I am now is completely
Different from my past.
I’m still the same person, but I’ve
Evolved so fast.
Even my depression lingers
Much lighter than before,
Because my strength in solutions
Speaks to all I’ve endured.
I’m grateful that today
I woke up okay.
I’ve stepped through so many chapters;
I’ve got novels for days.
I’ve survived, I’ve survived.
I’ve seen demons with my eyes.
Five years will pass forward-
Many new volumes will arise.
Life is good, life is sweet-
Breathe the air and be
Ready to meet
All the forecasts throwing
Curveballs too soon
A monsoon determined
To make me anew.
Unlock the shackles,
You need darkness to bring light
To the lost joy, legends beheld
Once shined so bright
Polish and purify
As time ticks by.
Purge the blemishes,
And age like fine wine.
“Where do you see yourself
In five years?”
I see a better version of myself
Who made diamonds from tears.