The Heart Skip

Many many moons ago, 
I had a massive heart attack 
It really knocked me down
It put me on out 
    It put me on my back

That crazy day really made me think
My doctor warned me over and over again
I had better change a bunch of things
Or I would not live my life to a full end

But I thank God He pulled me through
       And I am able to read this to you
Because He gave me a Second Chance
Right now I feel like I could dance
     Right now I really feel young again!

We just walked out into a crowded parking lot 
     and my lovely granddaughter just grabbed my hand
"Come on Grandpa" she said with a smile and a shout
And I thought "Why not?" as we skipped and danced

In the end I realize that life is too short to worry about what other people think
It's time to give my best from my heart to God and my family:
                   It's time to skip!

For Mr. Bill, a co-worker.
-- by Bro. Tim Pickl Thursday March 9th, 2000 A.D. 9:00PM

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