I’ll not look back in anger or pain,
nor will I look forward in fear
I will look all around in wonder and awe
and see what is happening here
With hope in my pocket and love on my side
I’m willing to trust and to see
My life’s an adventure with purpose and meaning
I’ll open to what’s calling me
I will not react, I will breathe and respond
and remember that life can be fun
I will lift up my heart and roll up my sleeves
and do what needs to be done
Susanna Michaelis
This poem was originally displayed in my pet bereavement Facebook group. The Author, Susanna, has kindly allowed me to display it here.