How I Believe

I was raised That God loves us one and all, At life we all should be amazed And that we each have a special call. I am better than no one And no one is better than me, And when I am gone God will replace me with a tree. I was taught To never lie or cheat, Honesty should be always sought Because one day God I will meet. I will do no one any wrong And I pray that the feelings are the same, Happiness makes us strong Hurt given only brings us shame. I was told To always keep my word, It would keep me faithful and bold As I have once read and heard. I will always forgive To those who have hurt and used me with a smile, In peace I want my tormentors to live To them, never will I be hostile. Randy L. McClave