When Shall my Sun Sets

Too many poems written in the past
Wondering just in case I wouldn’t last
Childhood visions of a short-lived life
Reminding me as it keeps coming back

Was it the turmoil of my yesteryears
Or the challenges I had to grin and bear
Stoically trained this heart, this mind to sway
Outside my box; champion those who cannot play?

I welcomed change and challenges with hands wide-open
No fear in loving and trusting someone I barely knew
Leaving my loved ones, my comfort zone behind
To cross the ditch more than half a score ago!

There was no other dream but see the world around.
Instead, I found me rather in this small rural town.
Stripped off everything my heart has grown to love
But my soul was nourished; He took away my frown!

The unknown messing-up my mind with doubts, with fear
Not knowing how many curve balls awaits me each year
Yet my journey's laid down; I know I must press on
Until my soul goes back to Him, finally my soul to heal!

I’ve seen ugly; I've seen beautiful; not much in between
I tried to lend a hand; the ripple's too small for change
Every tear from every eye I’ve seen, every broken-hearted ones
It comes from something else; from God would be strange!

And as each day pans out; my fears and pain go out of mind
An urge to keep another soul safe; respecting her tears
Encouraging, empowering; day and night until she knows
She’s not alone, her faith restored; she's without fears!

While all the times the weight I carry gets more heavy
Turning my soul weary as the day sucks away my energy
I plod along, as I retire each day another soul I know,
Understands, soothes my soul even on days dreary!

Instead of anger or bitterness, I will be grateful instead
When it’s my turn, though bittersweet; I’ll drink my cup and won’t forget
The beautiful sunrises and sunsets admired and seen across the globe
May mine be as warm, as beautiful when to the West my sun shall set!!!

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Posted: Sep 2018
About this poem:
Life's journey; fear does cripple us in many ways! Death is scary so is sickness and strife yet sometimes when we've done our very best...sometimes...the fear goes away...gratitude and acceptance take its place! Life can be likened to a beautiful day that starts with a glorious sunrise and an awe-inspiring sunset!

I haven't written for a long time; years I think. I have not been well many a few times this year and I believe that when one writes a poem for someone it really comes from their heart. I just wanted to express my gratitude to my husband who without fail has gone beyond my expectations each day I am not well. I feel blessed that I can come home at the end of a challenging day knowing that I have someone who understands what I am going through!

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niah9
I hear and understand you Kathy...and true, fear of the unknown can hold us back......but you are loved.....great write...….the other NZ Kathy......LOLteddybear
Nuwahri61
I always believe that writing is cathartic in so many ways and for so many reasons ..........so good to see you putting pen to paper or should I say finger to keyboard and sharing this wonderful revealing write my lovely wife .............you have helped so many for so little ........worked tirelessly to achieve so much for little rewards not that you seek them ..........but you have been always guided by your beliefs and there are greater powers at work there..........I am always amazed at your dedication ..........your loving husband NU conversing hug bouquet lips teddybear
trurorob
Good read kathy, may you enjoy many more sunsets.
Rob
gnj4u
Hi, orientalkoru,
...I plod along for at the end of each day another soul I know,
Understands, soothes my soul even on days so dreary!...

Such is the power of love! Thanks for sharing this moving write, right from the heart. May life be filled with more beautiful sunrises and sunsets admired and seen across the globe.
As to Too many poems written in the past Wondering just in case I wouldn’t last (from someone else who still writes "too many poems"), everything has its purpose.
godsprincessonline today!
Life is a struggle but you have a very loving mate to turn to at every turn in the road and I am so glad for that. Will be praying your health will be improved and God will continue to bless you in your marriage and life. Take care.

Kathy U.S.A.teddybear
candykid
It is a truly beautiful read from you Kathy. I have always felt that when I read from you, it is like reading from someone that I have always known. I am so incredibly grateful that you have your wonderful spouse there who supports you and understands you,......just make sure that you keep him safe in the water....we certainly wouldn't want any more scares. God bless you and your sweet NU.purple heart
orientalkoru
Hi Kathy, thank you and sorry for this late response. Been pretty hectic the past few months. Life and it's struggles, if only I can blame it to that laugh I hope you are okay?
Always
the other Kathy ...I guess I can now give you the title NZ Kathy, happy to take on Kathy - AU now laugh hug angel
orientalkoru
Hello there Nu my dearest husband! Thank you for these lovely words. Words are powerful but we don't use them often enough to sooth another soul or empower another human being. I try to do my bit but then again you know that and all the highs and lows I go through doing what I do. Thank you for your patience and for allowing me the space and the time I need to grow and settle in your country.
Always...Kathyteddybear teddybear teddybear
orientalkoru
Hello Rob! Thank you for dropping in! Yes, hopefully I see a lot more...I'd feel so blessed! wine
orientalkoru
Hi Joy
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, always a pleasure to read! Everything has its purpose indeed!
Always
Kathy
orientalkoru
Thank you my dear for sharing your thoughts and thanks for the prayers too! Yes indeed, I have felt a lot better the past few months. Stress is a killer as we all know it. I had to give up another role re-establish some kind of balance and reduce my level of stress. I am blessed and grateful God gave me a husband like Nu. banana angel dancing teddybear wine
orientalkoru
Hi CK,
Thanks for your kind words. I am not sure about having a wonderful spouse; superlatives do not work for me me and Nu laugh laugh laugh

We just learnt along the way to understand and accept each other's misgivings and failures and shortcomings. It took years of training from both of us...and I am grateful that we both did hang in there. We managed to get to a stage now where our priorities becomes "us" instead of 'nu' or 'kathy'. And I can honestly say, it's a good stage to be at...life becomes more meaningful, peaceful and more enjoyable.

but sorry to disappoint you though about keeping him safe in the water... it would be like asking him to forbid me to explore placesl comfort cheers
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