Lives I’ve Lived
I feel as though I’ve been here before;
an actor, playing many a role;
now, I find myself, here, once more;
such is the life of each soul.
This kingdom is my temporary home;
living through multiple seasons;
death took my wife; now, I’m alone;
only God knows the reasons.
I know very little about why I’m here;
lifetimes seem to ebb and flow;
I pray to God, that his love draw near;
and yet; must reap what I sow.
Pride laid out his challenge to me;
and, I always did my best;
but pride made me unable to see;
and, failure followed success.
How can we measure; what’s inexplicable;
in a realm of heartaches and sorrows;
in a climate of change; life’s unpredictable;
no one can forecast tomorrows.
I sought to make this life a success;
pride often guiding my choices;
living seasons of sorrows and duress;
ignoring wisdom’s voices.
Seems; the more, I do; the less I’ve done;
no matter how hard I try;
when losing my pride; victory’s won;
love comes when I die.
Monty 6.28.26. # 3,223