DOOM AND GLOOM

One day I awoke feeling sad,
Doom and gloom all around.
Like, this is the last chance I had,
Soon I’d be six feet underground.

It made me feel scared and lonely,
Leave all my loved ones behind?
But maybe a message hid kindly,
Should I do all the good I can find?

Go to the temple more often,
Finish things off around the house,
Help some people who are forgotten,
Smile and never grumble or grouse.

As I think of the gifts God’s given me,
The life so far that I have enjoyed,
I see spring, new leaves on each tree,
And the song birds busily employed.

I see the lake sparkle and shine
After a needed gentle spring rain,
I see all the free gifts that are mine
And marvel at God’s goodness again.

I will not waste one single moment
That is left to me here on the earth,
But live to the full every second sent
And praise the Lord for all I’m worth.

M Ann Margetson © April 20, 2000
POEMS 2000/ Doomand


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