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I'm glad I made it to today

Julia Howell

As a child I struggled
I would have to fight to find my way
But now as I set and reflect
I’m glad I made it to today

Into Adulthood I stumbled
Many wrong paths I took along the way
But with guardian angels guiding me
I’m glad I made it to today

Friends have come and gone
Some are here to stay
I cherish each and everyone of them
I’m glad I made it to today

My children were a gift from god
They too guided me on my way
4 beautiful grandchildren they have given me
I’m glad I made it to today

Through sickness I’ve come
Many blessing’s I ’ve been given along the way
Cancer was the scariest of those
I’m glad I made it to today

Through menopause
Many sleepless nights I’d lay
Crying for no reason it seems
I’m glad I made it to today

Time seems to go faster with age
Hair that naturally turns grey
Fine lines that are creeping in
I’m glad I made it to today

Moments I wish things would slow down
Not enough hours in my day
But now as I set and reflect
I’m glad I made it to today

Julia Howell
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Submitted by Bambigirl on April 21, 2021

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme abCB abdB xbxB xbdB xbxB xbxB xbxB xbCB
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 985
Words 205
Stanzas 8
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4
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