They told me that life could be just what I made it
Life could be fashioned and worn like a gown
I, the designer; mine the decision
Whether to wear it with bonnet or crown.

And so I selected the prettiest pattern
Life should be made of the rosiest blue
Something unique, and a bit out of fashion
One that perhaps would be chosen by few.

But other folks came and they leaned o'er my shoulder
Somebody questioned the ultimate cost
Somebody tangled the thread I was using
One day I found that my scissors were lost.

And somebody claimed the material faded
Somebody said I'd be tired ere 'twas worn
Somebody's fingers, too pointed and spiteful
Snatched at the cloth, and I saw it was torn.

Oh! somebody tried to do all the sewing
Wanting always to advise and condone
Here is my life, the product of many
Where is that gown I could fashion alone?


~ If you do not understand the meaning behind this poem, do not be afraid to ask. I have quite a few that I think would benefit others, so, if you like this one, please let me know. :) I may post another. I enjoy inspirational poems and poems that show life lessons in a way.

I read your poem MissNicole and loved it girl. Great metaphor for living life, making mistakes, and learning from them.

Love The Moral of your Poem. May we all find the strength to fashion our Gowns of Life with our own hands and Heart, yet never forget but trust that God provides the thread. May we never let others change the pattern, or choose the colours, or try to sabotage the final design.

@TrueLoveSeeker: It is also saying that others will always be involved in creating who we are. We just have to make sure that we never lose sight of who we want to be. If others were not involved, we would have no material to work from. :)

@MissNicole2: life is a teacher which will teach u to learn from ur mistakes ,life is also a n art n u r artist wat u sketch u get its visualisation