The Other Side of things

When I see her singing

it reminds me 

of

when I was a little girl

and the world looked different.

Bills did not exist

and days were meant for fun

and stress was only associated

with going to the dentist.

In some ways I miss it

but in other ways I don't.

For how could I feel true joy

if I hadn't felt deep pain?

And how could I enjoy sunshine

if I never tasted rain?

And how could I feel calming peace

if I hadn't been through storms?

Yes, sometimes I look back

and miss those days.

But

I am content

because

these days are better-

happier, fuller

for I have known

the other side of things.