Call My Name!

For too long I cared little what was said or done

Life was being carefree; just having some fun

I cared only for myself totally without shame

Then came the day that they called my name

I left some hurt behind me on my trail of freedom

There were those who loved me but I didn’t see ‘em

My heart was wild; I still had a whole world to tame

Never dreamed of a time when they called my name

Bad things happen to others; luck is on my side

Good things came to me when I never tried

I liked it that way; always wanted it the same

Until the fateful day they finally called my name

Who cares what others think or what they do

Remember to thine own self always be true

I thought to think any other way was just lame

Then one day, they up and called my name

To be accountable, responsible; to pay the price

To respect all others; to be humble and to be nice

This is not how I was taught to play this old game

But it makes a difference when they call your name

The angles look different when the position is turned

I’m quickly reminded of all the bridges I’ve burned

The weight of the world; things don’t look the same

When your time comes and they call your name

Take the time while you still have a few chances

Look about and see how the other man dances

Examine your image and put it into a new frame

Be ready to answer when the Voice calls your name

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6 February 2013