Waiting

by Cheryl Merrick

Til all my children
are happy
But would they grow
without challenges?
Til my health
is good
But would I trade 
all I have learned
for a life of ease?

Til our home is finished
But am I ready
to give up  planning
projects together?
Til everyone understands,
appreciates, and approves of all I do
But where would be 
my individuality?

And though I thrive on 
the challenge to improve,
will I continue waiting 
til all is finished,
perfect & complete?