Digesting Life

I have found
The need to
Chewed on life’s
Experiences
For a while
Before setting
My conclusions
In stone.
Nothing is ever
As it first seems.
Given time,
My perspective,
Of the events
Invariable change.
My initial impressions
Give way
To more colorful
And thoughtful
Interpretations,
And finally,
I am able to grasp
The humor
And the poignancy
Of my life.
Ultimately, I make
Peace with
The things that did,
And didn’t happen,
The way I thought
They should,
And come to revel in
The beauty of it all.