A MINUTE FROM HEAVEN



  I live a life that seems more than half way done,


  Started at a beginning, seen more than sun to sun.


   I've walked this land and had my share of pain,


   Friends who have come and gone, love them 
  Just the same.

  A family through struggles and laughter, 


  Children grow up so fast, will they only remember
  My name?

  I had my share of good, other things, I've paid 
  The price,

  All I ask of you dear lord, is that you consider my 
  Fight.

  A minute from heaven is what we have each day,


  Step by step when the time has come, would you 
  Kindly show me the way.
                                                      Keith Garrett