Self Examination

If I knew I’d have but one last day upon this Earth I’d look to the heavens and examine my life’s worth Self examination would raise questions aplenty And poor decisions I'd made, surely there would be many In 24 hours, would there be time to set things right? Could I ease my conscience and prepare to reach God’s light? I’d start by recollecting each wrong that I had done Each word I’d spoken in anger, every love I’d shunned Apologies would come, letters from a dying heart And tender calls to loved ones before I could depart I’d visit my parents’ graves, lay wreaths at their headstones Shed a few tears, recalling my happy childhood home Then I’d visit my church, view Christ hanging on the cross And offer repentance for opportunities lost Before retiring, I would sing an uplifting hymn By God’s “Amazing Grace,” let eternal life begin