Better This Time

This time around I hope to be
A better version of this guy I call me
The first time around I really didn't know
The right direction that I should go
Many mistakes that I have made
Were caused by ignorance or delay
But, this time I am more aware
Of the feelings of those for which I care
To stay on that narrow pathway
To do what's right and not to stray
Always to keep GOD alone first
Even if my bubble is about to burst
For if things go different than I plan
I must leave it all in GOD'S hands
Control is not mine now I see
I ask the Lord to deliver me
For all that I have comes from Him
But, if I forget now and then
I pray that He reminds me
Of who I am and who He wants me to be
For the right things now I will try to do
To myself and GOD I pray to be true
Although I am weak, with Him I know
There's nothing I can't do nor place I can't go

Patrick Wayne Hollier
Copyright 2000 Patrick Hollier



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