~ toad's wild ride ~

"The Old Woman and The Toad" artist found here
Note:  I love this painting.  Age and wrinkles are a reality.  The clarity of age and the toad's visit, possibly the fairy tale - kiss the toad and find a prince.  Youthful looks and energy will not return and I accept this.  Kiss the toad, find the prince and ...be young at heart.  This is where I'm at and what I respect in myself and other's.  I am happy with my age and thankful to be here!  Toad's Wild Ride is meant to convey the roller coaster, twist and turns, we human's experience in this magical life.  I love this life!.

-toad’s wild ride-

who am I?

I do not

recognize me

I am older

and gray

and wrinkled

but that’s not

It

I am not

where I thought

I would be

at “this” age

I’ve had to

change

over and over

again

to survive

but wait -

I did survive

I can walk

talk and see

hear and feel

laugh and cry 
remember

forgive and forget

I remain

a thirsty

sponge for

knowledge

of life and spirit

my journey

is enhanced

through openness

and new ideas

the golden years

are filled

with a different

light, and

a few new

twists

and turns

I realize…

this is the

right place

for me…

tears fill my

eyes as I

understand,

I am home,

wherever I

am, is home

ahhhh….

the changes

keep it

interesting

sandra m. hagan © march 3^rd, 2011