Starting Over

Starting Over

I'll pack old sorrows; place them on a shelf

sort my memories; shed last tears

and cast aside useless fears

I'll keep sweet memories and hang them high

freshen sweet dreams to brighten my sky

and place them well within my reach.

I'll wear reality, standing tall and proud

put on my smile; throw away my frown

and face tomorrow so clear now to see.

I'll lay out my plans one by one

hold on to friendships as I move on

and thank God above I've come so far--starting over

Francene Hopkins

12/7/1996