I'm the one who got too busy,

I couldn't take the time.

I'm the one who put things off,

I said later would be fine.

First, I must do that,

Then, let me finish this.

My pencil's in the other room,

Or I would make a list.

Was someone knocking at my door?

I think I hear my phone.

The cat is crying to come in,

I think I must postpone.

Where's my glasses; where's my pen?

I cannot find my scratchpad.

Gosh, there goes the phone again,

Where is the time I thought I had?

A thousand interruptions,

Ten thousand more excuses,

Innumerable distractions.

Thoughtless time abuses.

My information's overloaded,

I need to slow me down.

I'm caught up in a whirlwind,

I'm going round and round.

The people that I love the most,

I seem to put "on hold."

They're supposed to "understand,"

Because they love me so.

And God, whom I claim to love,

More than anybody else.

When did last I talk to Him,

Take His Book down from the shelf?

I think about God's mega-tasks,

And their vast enormity.

This whole world is in His hands,

Yet, He still has time for me.

My priorities must be re-set,

All of this is my own fault.

Forgive me, God, I'm sorry,

For not doing as I ought.

Let me have more time for others,

Let me spend more time with You.

Let me not forget the flowers,

And enjoy the sunshine, too.

Virginia (Ginny) Ellis copyright 2000

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