From My Writing Desk...

Everything In Me

I'm aware of my faults.

Believe me, I know them all.

I have more than one flaw.

And sometimes they rub me raw.

Hard as I try, I still get things wrong.

And I've been the devoted heart who stayed too long.

But I always loved with everything in me

I've been the reason behind someone else's tears.

Everyday I do battle with my fears.

I've tried too hard.

Watched things fall apart.

But my eyes were always open to see.

And I always gave everything in me.

There were times when you couldn't stop me if you tried.
Even when I chose to hide.

Reality wasn't always a friend of mine.

Nor was she always kind.

But whatever I chose to do,

No matter if I'd win or lose,

I lived and loved with everything in me.

I could take me or leave me some days.

That I've been blessed witha life full of love has often left me amazed.

Maybe my best is yet to come.

Or maybe when the going gets tough I'll run.

But I can say this much honestly,

Everything I did I did with everything in me.