A Poem

"Kasey"
by Megan M. Peter

There once was a girl, bright-eyed and bold
Who wanted to live a story yet untold
She dreamed great dreams, to touch the sky
And never was afraid to ask "how" and "why"

Her dreams took her away from family and home
From the only place she'd ever known
And gave her a man to love and be loved by
Who would wipe away each tear she cried

A stage to sing on, pour out her heart
And bring to light what was in the dark
Children to each and raise in the lord
Handing each of them the Word, their Sword

Soon the girl began to change, learn, and grow
And radiate with a beauty that could not but show
Even though home far away still called her name
She knew that she was there for a purpose, with none to blame

But when tears poured out and tragedy struck
She knew it was more than just luck
That had brought her there from where she'd been
And that would someday help her heart to mend

For even though her heart was broken and torn
She knew that she was never alone
With friends by her side and God in her heart
She was ready to make a brand new start

Not a new life, but one in the same
Ever trusting in His wonderful name
Carrying with her memories of a happy life
Of the days when she was a new bride, a wife

Though the memories still brought pain and tears
They also caused smiles to appear
And gave her the strength to carry on
When all hope seemed lost and gone

A new chapter of her life is about to begin
Filled with possibilities without end
Dreams old and new to achieve
Finding beauty in all that she seems

Now she wakes each morning to the golden sun
Ready to face whatever ay come
Living life by cherishing each moment
Once a girl, now a woman