Truly Over

by Cheryl Merrick

I moaned and yearned
for what I didn't have.
Resigning myself to
a lonely existence in my home,
I sorrowed for my lost
health and opportunities.
Oh, how I wanted to hike and dance.
I longed for a newer home
with lovely cabinets.

Being nearly 70,
my life was set.
Or was it?


Now, a mere year and a half later,
after hiking the hills,
I return to our newer home,
and open our lovely cabinets.

I finally understand that
only the Lord knows our future,
so don't quit too soon.
It isn't over until
it is truly over.