If I

If I pass on tomorrow, don’t cry.

Remember me with a smile.

Forgive me, for I have not taken today to right my wrongs.

I have simply put them away for the next life.

I selflessly await love that was never mine.

I wasted all my precious time.

Chasing the silver and gold that was cold.

Just to feel complete in this dark hole.

Like a wind that rushes, I chase after a soul.

That led me on a path of no hope.

Forgive me, for I have not loved to my full potential.

Sorry, I won’t blame it on the past.

It’s my decision.

I took the time to pen this note.

For I have one wish, for you to live with a peaceful soul.

Forgive me, I ask you,

But I have not forgiven the one who tainted my soul.

For me, don’t cry.

For I have lived a reckless life.

I have gone on to live the next life.

For in this life, I will right my wrongs,

I will forgive that man.

And I’ll love to my full potential.

For me, don’t cry as of tomorrow.

I have gone on to live a better life.

©️ 2021 Anita Johnson

Nehemiah 8:10 Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.

Don’t be a pessimist be an optimist