A Story To Tell

A story to tell
If our story was sat on a bookshelf 
how would it be to re-read it yourself 
Would there be tears shed over past regrets 
or happiness as our life is re-tread. 

Could it ever be explained in a book 
what we experienced during childhood 
Would reading the topic be off limits
or a most enjoyable revisit.

Though back in the day times were indeed tough 
we were upbeat and contented enough 
We would appreciate all that we had
life as I remember was not that sad.

A roller coaster, many slides and swings
the joys, heartaches and traumas life brings
Should our story be acted out on stage 
would we desire to script-write every page?

Then when doth cometh our expiration 
it’s hoped we receive a grand narration
That folk would have only dear things to say
putting it out there in a kindly way.

Everyone has their own story to tell 
whether it would or would not stand up well 
We must wait to find if our history
makes for an engaging delivery.
22nd March 2021

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Judy Ball

March 29, 2021 at 8:32 AM

Well said Belle. When we stand before the Great Throne of Judgement lets hope God doesn't find too much that is displeasing and that Jesus will stand up for us. However He has said that He will confess us before God Almighty only if we confess Him before men. God Bless my friend. JB

Beryl Edmonds

March 29, 2021 at 11:28 AM

Thank you Judy, it’s to be hoped on our judgment day there’s nothing we’ve done standing in our way... God bless dear poet pal... Belle

Andrea Dietrich

March 28, 2021 at 1:53 PM

This is very nice, Belle. I enjoyed seeing two of your poems today, and thanks for seeing mine and singing along to that one that goes to music!

Beryl Edmonds

March 28, 2021 at 4:57 PM

Thank you Andrea, I’m pleased that you enjoyed the two reads, I enjoyed the sing along to your lovely lyrical poem today ~ Belle

Jennifer Proxenos

March 26, 2021 at 10:34 PM

Hi Belle, we went to a funeral one day, it was for Elias's long friend's father who was a grumpy, disgruntled, arrogant man who wanted his thing to always be done and nobody eles's. A total egotist. somebody sang Frank Sinatra's song "I did it my way" - she sang like an angel. Excellent poem, I understand exactly what you are describing and creating in your lovely poem. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Beryl Edmonds

March 27, 2021 at 2:29 AM

Hi Jennifer, most people on hindsight regret some of their behaviour in the past and then mellow as the end of life comes into sight, if they seek forgiveness for themselves, as we forgive them, then they can go peacefully to their eternal rest. Blessings and hugs ~ Belle

Tom Cunningham

March 23, 2021 at 12:14 PM

Our book of life would certainly be a roller of ups a downs, twists and turns. Hopefully no pages of regret. Tom

Beryl Edmonds

March 24, 2021 at 10:58 AM

Thank you Tom, we all have some regrets, hopefully the good overrides anything bad. Belle

Alexis Y.

March 23, 2021 at 11:12 AM

Hi Belle, I agree we all have a story to tell whether it's in a “ tiny” room or on a “grand“ arena. It's “our” story and history, and we must be proud of it. I enjoyed reading this well written write- Alexis

Beryl Edmonds

March 24, 2021 at 10:54 AM

Hi Alexis, we all have our own story, whether it goes down the ages or not, it’s in the lap of the Gods. Thank you ~ Belle