Spirits About Us

If they are spirits about us, Would we do the things that we do, Or would we want to be better persons Especially if they be spirits we once had knew. Would we still say the things that we do say And would we act the ways that we do, That is, if they are spirits among us, And if any of them, we once had knew. If we knew they were here about us And that never we were not alone, No matter where we might go or what we might do Or whether we be traveling or here at home. Would we act the way that we do act Or would we think about the things that we do Would we say the things that we do say If we knew that a spirit were next to me or you. Would we still cheat or think about cheating Or telling lies to the people that we meet Especially if we knew loved ones were next to us And our sins cause those spirits to weep. Would we still act the way that we act And would we think about the things we do Would we say the things that we say Especially what's inside of me and you. Would we still hate and cause others to sin Even though we knew we couldn't be caught If only that we knew the spirits were next to us And their love for us, we haven't forgot. So I now live my life in happiness and joy As I want to live my life sinless and complete Never do I want to bring sadness or any pain As I don't know who is standing next to me. As if they are any spirits about us And if there is a spirit standing next to me I would hope to bring that spirit pride and joy Instead of sadness, disappointment and humility. So as I bring my thinking to a closure And as I think of the time that our life is through We best be careful what we do or think As we know not what spirit, is standing next to me or you. Randy L. McClave