Now

As I reflect on the now. 

I just have to wonder how. 

I'm blessed with an inflated sense of self worth;

Probably because of the breaks I've had since birth. 

The arc of my life;

Began with a home on a lake.

The time and the place;

Was no mistake. 

Of course as a restless youth, I wanted out.

My vision for the future could not be denied.

The possibilities seemed endless with no doubt;

It all will come if and when I tried. 

I know now;

With confidence, but not exactly how.

You need a model like I had;

You need an extraordinary dad.