as I roam in the misty gloamings of my life

searching for answers.

The "what might have beens",

and the "what if’s" sometimes color

my world in tints of regret.

I wonder what would have been, "if only".

The paths I have chosen were not always open

in showing me of their hidden mysteries.

I stumbled within them gropping for the way

to contentment.

Only in the open areas can I see that I am

Exactly where I should be.

Somewhere in a cozy corner of life,

Feeling my oats.

Bobbie Kilzer Gogain 11/11/97