As I've reached a certain age, I've decided I Like me.
My joints are stiff and move with pain
The sands have sifted, my hair's turned grey.
My breath is labored, my heart's too fast,
But I've reached a place where I'm free at last.
I can speak my mind, tell you how I feel
Cause I have decided how I feel is real.
I've experienced life, absorbed its blows
But came out fighting, cause as you know
Its not the end that I'm thinking of
It's the fact I've lived, I'm thrilled about.
Marriage, children, work and play
My heavenly Father to whom I pray
There's plenty more I need to do
But I've been there friend, walked in someone's shoes
I can share my experiences, can feel your pain,
Pass on wisdom learned through out my life
And tell you friend, put down all strife.
Cause life is fleeting, time drifts away,
Tomorrow isn't here yet, and may never come.
So speak against evil, sing praises for each blessing.
Cause this life we live, Is His for the taking.
I like me, the person I've become,
Tolerant of others, yet stick to my guns,
Knowing that lessons yet to be learned
Must be shared with others as I journey on.
The goodness in me is from Him above
Not of my doing, but given with love
Meant to be shared with my fellow man
Not hidden, put away, sealed in a can
But shouted quite loudly, "He is the great I am!"
By His grace I'm given a time on earth
To tell of His greatness, His holy birth
How He loved us so much He died for our sins
How if we believe, we'll go live with Him!
So, yes I like me, how about you?
Are you now the person that you can be friends with too?