Born with great possibilities, into a family that cared.
Bathed in love and devotion, that everyone shared.
I had such promise, I was told I had a bright future.
I believed I was special, surrounded by love I was nurtured.
I grew strong and straight, a good christian upbringing.
I thrived in the gospel, loved the hymms we were singing.
My education wasn't wasted, to me learning came easy.
I absorbed what I read, which made the tests easy-peasy.
I believed in my salvation, I thought I couldn't be tempted.
I found that from the wiles of Satan, no one is exempted.

I can't recall when it happened, what led me astray.
How I reached a point in my life and I wanted to play.
I abandoned my parents, I went way off the deep end.
My hopes and aspirations, were cast to the wind.
I remember my parents crying, as I went out the door. 
Letting them know I didn't need them anymore.
I retained my testimony but it hung by a thread.
I gave Satan a chance to squirm his way into my head.
In no time I was addicted to sex, drugs and rock & roll.
I abandoned morals and scruples, almost sold my soul.

For thirty five years, like a fool I chased Satan's dragon.
Knowing that when I finally caught it my life would be done.
I didn't think I was redeemable, I felt i was truly lost.
For my life of debauchery, I was going to pay a high cost.
It's when my Savior found me and helped me back to his flock.
Unlike so many others, there was still time on my clock.
Time to repent of my sins, time to get back on the right path.
Time to earn my promised salvation, to avoid God's wrath.
Peace has reentered my being, my soul now feels secure.
Where I once neglected my life, I now hold my life dear.
D.l. Crockett -- 12/17/23