once upon a time...

Once upon a time…
I thought I’d walk these roads alone…
I was sure that I had nerves of steel
And a sturdy heart of stone.
For a while the path was smooth and proper,
My confidence intact…
I, Me, Myself were missing home,
But they’d quietly signed a pact.
I started off quite boldly,
And at a fairly hectic pace.
Shook hands and bowed, smiled and laughed
As I went from place to place.
Now and then, I’d miss a step,
But I didn’t really care.
I had to reach a destination,
‘Was determined to be there.

Once upon a time…
I thought I’d walk these roads alone…
But, gradually, I kept moving into
An unfamiliar zone!
Though I was still sure-footed,
Complications did arise.
And often, despite all my efforts,
I was taken by surprise!
I was lost… and in a tizzy,
And knew not what to do…
Hope was hanging by a thread…
When along the path came You! :-)
I began to put my faith in You,
Although You were a stranger;
You, in turn were a Friend and Guide
And steered Me clear of danger.

Once upon a time…
I thought I’d walk these roads alone…
I was sure that I had nerves of steel
And a sturdy heart of stone.
But there were oceans that I couldn’t cross
And rivers that were too deep,
Valleys that were daunting,
And Mountains that were steep.
With You, however, by my side,
This journey’s a vacation.
Together, we celebrate “life” –
Every day is an occasion.
I haven’t yet said ‘Thank You’,
But I guess its now or never…
Once upon a time, I met You
And You changed My life forever!

(Dedicated to my friends and family)