POETRY CORNER: "LIFE'S CHECKLIST"

By Willie Stamp,

Millersville

As I travel down life's highway,

I want to check my list.

To make sure every things okay,

And there's nothing that I've missed.

Did I do a good deed today?

Did I lend a helping hand?

Did I watch what I say,

As not to hurt my fellow man?

Did I say how much I appreciate you,

Or how much I really care?

Did I say thanks for all you do?

I've got lots of love to spare.

Did I give someone a hug,

And give them encouragement?

or did I give them a shrug,

And say, "That's their predicament?"

Did I help the poor & needy,

With food, clothes and such?

or was I really greedy,

And say, "I can't give them that much?"

Was I selfish in my prayers,

Asking only things for me?

Or did I shed lots of tears,

For others healing, peace and needs?

Oh Lord forgive me if I stumble,

And If I failed at any of these.

I pray you make me humble,

And take me to my knees.

So when I've reached the end of the road,

And I've finally passed the test.

I know I'll walk those streets of Gold,

And be glad I checked my list.