To have lived but once

To have lived but once
The melody to which I dance.
To have fought brave, righteous
To crave but justice

To have loved truly
To commit no cruelty.
To look back content
To have every breath well spent

To have lived but once
To have clasped every chance
To appreciate the beauty in a heart
To support with the strength of a hart

To have lived but once
In His abundance
To have felt His grace
To have His Light upon my face

To have lived but once...

©G. Hermens, 27-06-2012.