It is said the Lord works in mysterious ways
Only He knows the amount of our days
Some people's lives will be quite long
While others are cut short and they move along.

Only He knows how many sunrises we'll see
So each day be the best that you can be
Treat others with respect and you will find
Just how brightly your light has shined.

Only He knows when your number is up
You may be an old dog or still just a pup
You just don't know when it will end
So try each day of your life to be a friend.

The days of our lives pass all too quickly
It doesn't matter if you're healthy or sickly
One day He will blow our candles out
When eternity beckons, there's no room for doubt.

David Campbell
9/27/99

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