Sometimes it's hard to keep in mind
I never did this for approval,
I never did this for a smile,
I never did this for my praise,
Because these things beguile.
I did not seek to be noticed,
I did not ask for "job well done",
I did not do this for a name,
and least of all for fun.
I knew there would be heartache,
and truth to all my fears,
All I want is something good,
To come from pain and tears.
That there was some seed planted,
And watered with your rain,
Then all the time, plans and prayers
Would not be in vain.
I tried to give you honor.
To live humility.
In all I do more of you,
In all things less of me.
Now the doors are closing.
I hope I’ve served you well.
Where you’ll bring me next,
Only time will tell.
As for the ones I love,
One thing I’d have them know,
That I gave them my whole heart,
And I didn’t want to go.
Time will wait for no one
You must hold to what is true,
With each day I hope and pray,
That they’re seeing you.
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