Simple Thruths of Life by Linda Ellis

There is an unspoken balance
time has clearly explained
between what I've lost over the years
and all that I have gained...
 
Every trait that I surrender
as I slowly "lose" my youth
is replaced with a life's lesson;
traded for...
a Simple Truth.
 
I am the product of my years;
they have created what is me.
And every day that I have lived
has made me who I want to be.
 
Each person I have known or loved
is a part of who I am today.
Each left me something in my life;
each helped me find my way.
 
I've heard it said, "If I knew then
everything that I know now..."
But we are taught at the proven pace
that time...and life...will both allow.
 
These truths I've learned
from things I've done
and places that I have been...
what I'd give to take them back with me
and live my life again.