Rocky Roads

Impressions float before our eyes,
everyone is happier than we are
more content, and better off.
But when the blinders come down,
we discover we all have
our own bumpy roads to travel.
Some are better at hiding their distress.

Envy gets us nowhere, but more
gratitude opens us to blessings.
Opportunities hopefully await us
just around the next bend.
As our Father watches our progress,
He knows before hand which trials
are needed in our lives and when.