What Have I Done
Looking back on yesterdays
days of dying almost crying
Not so long ago I lay
looking for another day
doubtful times though they were
I looked forward for what was in store
And coming closer to the end of the road
I believed I had reached the final goal
Prepared to meet God I was
looking for glory and heavenly reward
Thinking of those who went before
waiting for me at heavens door
But looking back at my past was amiss
where was the joyful bliss
looking back for a job well done
What really had I overcome?
where are the foot prints that I leave the world
My outer greatness my flag unfurled
My winning way as chances I took
The things they mentioned in a book
who was I, the question asked
what was I, the given task
When was I behind the mask
And where does pride and confidence bask
Was I historical or metaphorical
to what we have today
Or was my departure just a going away
Hopes and dreams were not the answer
Wars I fought not being drafted
The change in the world that lasted
Was it really what I desired
was I the prophet the angels hired
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