My Last Picture

What would be my last picture?
Would I have a broad smile filled with joy and pride
Or it would be filled with regrets and disappointments

No matter what the picture would look like
I know I did my best
I may not have done the things I wanted to do
I may not be where I wanted to be

But I know it would be my best picture
Because I know I lived diligently 
It may not have been my best
But those were the decisions I made

I made those decisions out of 
Love
Concern
And sacrifice

So, no matter how the last picture is taken
Just know I did my best
Just know I had reasons for everything I did
I might change those decisions when given another chance

But I want you to know 
That I did my best
And it is my best picture.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Leffanta Avatar
September 21, 2021 at 11:37 AM
One should always strive to do one's best to ensure Karma does not make us do it again until we get it right . . . .
Agyekum  Avatar
October 17, 2021 at 7:48 PM
Very true
Liguori Avatar
September 20, 2021 at 7:12 PM
Love, concern and sacrifice. Wonderful! It would be a lovely picture. Indeed.
Agyekum  Avatar
October 17, 2021 at 7:49 PM
Yes, it will! thank you
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