The Heart's Yearning

From an early age she yearned for something great

What it was she did not know, but she really couldn't wait

For many interests she had, both large and small

Her love of animals and great friendships, she grew from them all

An insecure father who controlled all around

Was mitigated by mom until she was ground down

All added to the confusion we all experience early in life

But our values and strength of character help us with strife

That we continuously face over our time on this earth

Which produces some grit and grime that impedes our search

For that pinnacle of happiness, whatever it is

The finding for some is like taking a quiz

On subjects we don't quite understand

With no guarantee to reach that promised of lands

Of joy, contentment, bliss, all words that describe

Whatever we believe is that ultimate ride

Her journey is similar to many of us

It's good times and bad times that cause a great fuss

Her strengths are vision and commitment to move towards a goal

Not letting reality, pain, or confusion take too great a toll

Understanding that it isn't just reaching the end

But enjoying the journey and making sure you ascend

To that place of places we all want to be

Our true heart's yearning, I think you'll agree

For her specifically, that is to say for my wife

She's given me all that i wanted in life

A great family including kids, dogs, cats, horses and then some

And encouragement to go after a calling that was right under my thumb

She's a great friend, and remarkably so

That I want her to have that additional glow

That comes from achieving her ultimate heart's yearning

Making something out of nothing, using passion and life's learning