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The Comfort Zone

I used to have a Comfort Zone
where I know I couldn't fail
The same four walls of busy work
were really more like jail.

I longed so much to do the things,
I'd never done before.
But I stayed inside my Comfort Zone,
and paced the same old floor.

I said it didn't matter,
that I wasn't doing much.
I said I didn't care for things
like diamonds, furs, and such.

I claimed to be so busy,
with the things inside my zone.
But deep inside I longed for
something special of my own.

I couldn't let my life go by,
just watching others win.
I held my breath and stepped outside
to let the change begin.

I took a step and with new strength
I'd never felt before,
I kissed my Comfort Zone "goodbye"
and closed and locked the door.

If you are in a Comfort Zone,
afraid to venture out,
Remember that all winners were
at one time filled with doubt.

A step or two and words of praise,
can make your dreams come true.
Greet your future with a smile,
success is there for you!



By Ilene Meckley