Today, I look back and I see
A tragic accident
A gushing wound
Counting pennies
Selling prized possessions
Barely making ends meet
Fights
Unexpected, unwelcome visitors.
Today, I look around and I see
Memory recovery
An itchy scar
Counting pay checks
Recollecting prized possessions
Standing back up
Avoided family members.
Today, I look ahead, and I dream of
A healed mind
A faded scar
Larger than needed pay checks
Family heirlooms
A sturdy foundation
My own little family of trouble makers.