Night Thoughts

There was a time when I felt safe and sound.A time when I could sleep like a baby.
I use to think that all my dreams were just that..dreams.
I only now have realized they are not just that...
They have either happened, may happen or will happen.

There was a time when I thought I had all the answers;
I thought I had my life figured out.
I remember having future daydreams of what life would be
And dreams at night that felt whole and real.

I was innocent, naive and full of life.
I was forgiving, loving and understandable.
I don't feel I have changed that much...
But I'm definitely a lot more alert.

I don't long for the past or the need that I had for life.
I have a new need for life..love and happiness.
I have a higher standard for myself and what I need.
I will never love less due to the past
And I will never neglect my heart.

I am just breathing different a little now...
I am smiling and breathing. 
And I love my life!

grb
8/11