One Chance
We get only one chance to live
our life as human beings.
By the time we figure things out
much ofour life is over it seems.

We could have loved others more,
had more patience and understanding.
But we were full of "we know it all"
and that led to many a rough landing.

I regret most the time I spent doing my own
thing - instead of giving others more of me.
But those chances and days are all gone
those times never again shall I see.

I know one secret of life is to make sure you
use 100% of what God has given you - share it all.
Another kiss, another hug, an extra hour given or
just a "How are you doing?" phone call.

Lord, forgive me for the many, many things I
could have and should have done, but I never did.
Lord, let my life and my light shine for all to see
because for too many years , my light I hid

                                              
written 2/24/2000
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