MY LIFE LESSONS

            There are millions of stories and countless protagonists; some are heartbreaking and others are inspiring. We all have different stories, experiences to share, anecdotes to tell, and secrets to conceal. We walk different paths, we live different lives, and we have different aspirations. Yet, we are similar in many ways and we all aim to thrive. We’ve all gone through good and bad times; we’ve all cried, laughed, loved, and had our heart broken. 

My story is one among many, I’ve suffered and I’ve also experienced infinite joy. I’ve accomplished a few dreams, given up some, and I am still chasing others. Like everyone else, I have strengths and weaknesses; I’ve made mistakes and achieved victories. These are my experiences, everything life taught me and what I learned from others in search for a more fulfilling existence.

Have you ever asked yourself what is the purpose of life? What is your reason to be, or if it is possible to find true happiness? My search for answers is what sketched my work and these are the lessons I learned. Writing allows me to dream, dreaming gives me hope, and sharing my dreams motivates me to transform feelings into words. I hope that these lines inspire you to dream, hope, and see life differently. 

Gaby Fischer

SECOND CHANCES

If pain could kill,

I would’ve died a million times,

by drowning in my tears,

or bleeding to death from this agonizing sorrow

that cuts deep like a sharp knife.

I can’t go back in time to change the circumstances,

but I have the power to choose how to channel my pain.

I’ll cry until I run out of tears and

I’ll scream until I lose my voice,

but I won’t give up!!!

I won’t let this grief become my death sentence or make me powerless.

I know that I’ll never forget this chapter of my life,

but I also know that time will eventually ease my pain.

When the chaos settles,

this feeling of emptiness will fade away. 

I can let my mind become my worst enemy

or my best ally.

I can let my thoughts destroy me

or give me the strength I need to go on.

The choice is mine!!!

Things will never be the same, but life goes on.

When hurtful memories hunt me,

I choose faith over fear

peace instead of anger

and hope in place of despair.

John Walsh inspired me to write this poem. 

He is the epitome of resilience and an example to all of us. 
I dedicate these lines to anyone who is hurting
and needs strength to go on. 
We are ALL going through difficult times,
some more than others, 
and we need to help each other get through this. 
PLEASE share this poem with the people you love!!!