"If I Lived" If I lived by the ocean I could listen to the waves. The sound would soothe me And calm my weary thoughts. If I lived by the sea I could feel the soft breezes. My skin would cool And let me enjoy the days. If I lived in the forrest I could see all the trees. The lazy movements of leaves Would give me peace. If I lived in Heaven I could forget all life. Just to be what I want to be And wait till the end of time. But I live here on Earth With all it's troubles, And I have to deal with life As so many others do the same. I take one day at a time And try to do my best, Living my life With God in my heart. That's all anyone can do, To do with whatever life brings. Knowing that God is there Makes it mostly worth living for. I do like living, Don't get me wrong. I just don't like seeing Everything else that's not so right. God gave me the strength To go on as I should. For there is a reason I am here at all. by Jann Newland ©June 2009