Lucky
A poem by Paulette Hampton

Lucky

How lucky am I
To have a mind
Strength and hands
How fortunate am I to have a heart
To be broken again and again
To have the chance
To breathe in and out
And
To be conscious
How lucky am I
To have soul
Apart and part
Of everything

About the Author:

Paulette Hampton holds a Masters in Reading Education. She has published two books. Her poetry has been published in various online magazines. She lives in NC with her two kitties and a husband.

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