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

Human Beings

One’s heart can be filled with joy.

One’s heart can be filled with lies.

Men will remain men in God’s eyes.

Men lie and deceive,

And somehow, they are never pleased.

The heart is so fragile.

Each string is holding on to time.

The moment you lose hope,

It is goodbye to life.

© 2021 Anita Johnson

Don’t be a pessimist be and optimist