I Didn’t Know by Helen McNulty

by helenmcnulty | Sep 30, 2020 | Poetry, Writing, Writing about Personal Development

I Didn't Know by Helen McNulty

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I didn’t know that having more to do in life meant you get more done and give more to the world.

I didn't know that having more niggling pains in your body meant you spring out of bed earlier and with more appreciation.

I didn’t know that having survived darkness of immense proportions meant that you get given keys to a parlour of light.

I didn’t know that being older meant that you are wise enough to know how little you know.

I didn’t know that getting better meant knowing that its always a balancing act.

I didn’t know that having me as myself meant that I am the one who met all the wonderful people in my life and not the imposter who still attempts to convince me that I am not worthy of love.

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