For a long time it seemed to me
that real life was about to begin,
but there was always some obstacle in the way.

Something had to be got through first,
some unfinished business;
time still to be served,
a debt to be paid.

Then life would begin.

At last it dawned on me
that these obstacles were my life.

• Added: February 26, 2000
• Author: Bette Howland

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