Life is like a river always on the go
It keeps on a moving we must go with the flow
There are occasions I expect when we step out of time
But there is always someone somewhere to throw us a life line
Speaking for myself I’m glad such people exist
Because if they did not – look what I’d have missed
I’ve learned how to cross bridges without feeling any fear
I was taught to speak when spoken to – and how to lend an ear
Growing up in the school of hard knocks made a man of me
Gave me the assurance to be forthright and set my spirit free
Freedom is a blessing bestowed on a certain few
It could be interpreted better if we only knew –
That in abusing freedom the problems it can cause –
Stand back take a closer look – no benefits in breaking laws
It’s not where we are but where we are heading
If you are a problem maker perhaps you are dreading –
The thought of passing over and encountering your maker
So now is your chance to right your wrongs before you meet your undertaker
Sinister you think? May be, may be who knows
I’m addressing this to myself before this poem I close
I guess it’s never to late to give yourself a talking to
Convince yourself to kick-start a new day and to yourself be true
It’s true what they say there’s no fool like an old fool
Ok I’m convinced I’ll turn into a sad person and stick by the rule
On second thoughts – forget it give life a blast
Enjoy it – you don’t know how long it will last.
C. J. Black
5th April 2013.