A Young Lad

When I was a young lad I always listened to my mom and dad, I wanted to be kind and nice Daily I heard and obeyed their advice. I remember when I was with my pals I wanted to impress the gals, My friends told me I should grab a cigarette and smoke But, I refused because it could cause a stroke. Then they said it's also cool to chew But, tobacco I never knew But, proudly and intelligently I did without Bubble gum was in my mouth. When I was older they said let's go drinking I was already thinking, We went to a bar and they said belly up They had whiskey, while I had soda in a cup. One time they told me I should get high Then I could see and talk to angels in the sky But, I knew that's not how to speak to them I knew you could with God, with a praise and a hymn, I then started going to church My friends went other places for their search, And then I got saved at a revival They now carry guns, while I carry a Bible. Randy L. McClave