In recognition of a world
that has beat me,
but never did defeat me.
In recognition of a life
that has been rough,
one that has made me tough.
In recognition of love,
a great gift from
God above.

Being merely a
human being in form,
I have weathered the storm.
Here I stand
still living and trying,
be doing this until time
comes for dying.
I love myself
and my fellow man,
and will continue
throughout my life span.

I will not live in hate,
or let evil dictate.
As the loads of life unravel,
on down loves road
I will travel.
When it is all
said and done,
I still hope to be
one life loving
son of a gun.

Amen!

G