Lessons I Learned

At my mother's knee I learned right from wrong, I learned life sent trials, just to make us strong In some endeavors I learned I may fail, But I must keep trying, though rough storms assail; I learned that at times clouds will hide the sun, When despair surges, it must be outrun; I learned that kind words when softly spoken To distraught hearts were a healing token; I learned sad folks smile when you caress them, And when all else fails, ask God to bless them; I learned to forge on, though weary and tired, For life's a game where much skill is required; Walking rocky paths, I learned I might fall, But I must go on, though I'm forced to crawl; I learned how to fend when push comes to shove, But having to learn to live without love.......... Now that was the hardest lesson of all!