Say It Ain'T So

I sought knowledge I acquired wealth I raised a family I met my spiritual obligations and paid my social dues, Is this all there’s to life? Say O Lord, it ain’t so! I broke no hearts I brokered no dubious deals I was faithful to my vows and lived within my means; Is this all there’s to life? Say O Lord, it ain’t so! I dabbled in all forms of art and savored classical music, Jazz, Rap and Rock n ’Roll I immersed myself in the world of literature, I traveled to all the shores of the earth; Is this all there’s to life? Say O Lord, it ain’t so. I dove deep into the murky depth of envy, I wallowed in the muck of self-pity, I have flown high on the wings of love and descended into the pits of hatred and jealousy; Methinks there ain’t much else If life can be summed up merely-- A tear here and a smile there, A fall here and a rise there, A melody here and a grunt there, A sin here and a pardon there, A peace here and a conflict there, A life here and a death there... I pray, O Lord…say it ain’t so! ~02/23/17 ~Your Best poem in the last year contest by Silent One