Poem: A Neatly Bound Book

consider your life as a neatly bound book

attractive cover
a jaw-dropping table of contents
enticing the reader to delve in
each chapter - a chronicle of your journey
how you were nurtured and loved
the bumpy roads, trials and temptations
the love and heartbreaks
all part of the growth equation
you saw the joy of triumph
and the agony of disappointment

a few chapters may cover your career
your first days – maybe timid and unsure
and as we dive into this beautiful book
we will see how you grew
aiming for success - always giving your best
never giving the less
we see the persons that made it great for you
and also the persons who tried your patience
the leaders who led and those who didn’t let go
nevertheless – I am sure that you did grow

and now, we’re moving towards a different stage
some thought-provoking pages
of contemplation about what’s next
ending one part of your life
that spanned a literal lifetime
and beginning a new phase
beginning a change
beginning a new page

the next pages are blank
but it’s not because you lack anything
your journey – the pages that were filled
with such intimate memories -
that people will still talk about
for years to come
are what define this time in your life
but doesn’t the future look brighter?

despite any trepidation to make the next move  

when you move forward with the figurative pen
to write your new story
because this journey is only just beginning
keep that spirit high
aim to always be winning
let your beautiful book inspire the next generation
because your words and actions
speak well of the impact you’ve made
are making
and will continue to contribute 

to the bettering the community we live in

© Linette Rabsatt 12/10/2025