You gave me a gift.
I didn’t know
what to do with it.
It took a long time,
I must admit;
even today,
I can forget.
Time goes by
and I,
still find I realize,
I missed the forest
for a pair of sultry eyes.
I did a lot of things
I now despise,
but sometimes I’m still surprised
I’m still alive.
I know now
what I did not know then.
I passed off my place
to younger men,
and I pray that they find
a better path for them.
All the angels, say “Amen”.
You gave me a gift
of every breath.
I faced my fears,
and I’ve stared at Death.
Sometimes I didn’t recognize him,
but I felt his breath;
cold upon my neck.
Today’s a new day;
the Sun shines,
I’ve got my Baby,
and I’ve got some time.
It’s a gift,
I know;
I’ve seen the light,
holding back the darkness,
just out of sight.
Thank you,
for all of this.
I must admit,
I’ve sometimes made a mess of it;
but now I know,
I won’t forget.
I’ll remember
with every breath.
HG – 2020
