Next Time

(Next time, if I get the chance
I will take a different stance
Yes, try to be what I am not
And so, below, unfold my plot) .....

Next time I`ll not turn a cheek
Next time, I shall not be weak
No, next time, I won`t weep and wail
For next time round, I will not fail

Next time, I shall not be late
Next time, I won`t hesitate
No next time, I`ll not flounder long
Yes, next time, I`ll be sure and strong

Next time, I won`t be so small
Next time, I`ll walk proud and tall
And next time, I won`t hide my face
For next time, I will have my place

Next time, I shall get it right
Next time, I will shout and fight!
For next time, it won`t be the same
Yes, next time, I will win the game
 
Next time, I won`t be afraid
And stay, unnoticed, in the shade
For next time, I will be the one
To shine, triumphant, `neath the sun

Next time, you will hear my voice
Next time, next time, I will rejoice
For next time, I`ll be brave and free
OH NEXT TIME, YES, JUST WAIT AND SEE !

(Next time, if I can, I will
Be all these things, or better still
I`ll stay myself and be content
To live as now, indifferent)

Reviews

[Val Dohren]

Thank you Stanley :-)

[Stanley Wilson]

lovely work flowed really well good content enjoyed it