Purpose in Life

I sought out purpose at school day one,
And much to my surprise,
I did not find it in my grades,
Or in the thought “I’m wise.”

So I sought out purpose on day two,
And hoped to find it still,
In sports, and football, basketball too
Or in the thought “I will.”

I sought out purpose at work day three,
And still could not discover
The projects, success, and fulfillment needed
To form the thought “I’m better.”

So I sought out purpose on day four,
And looked for it in family
In children, parenting, and my roles
To form the thought “I’m happy.”

I sought out purpose on day five,
And finally passed the quiz
That purpose is defined by God
And formed the thought “I’m His.”

Joshua