Not in Control

We are the created

Not the creator

We are not here to control

But to look after

We are not to charge,

Like a bull into a china shop

And make rash decision

That could change the world

But this is exactly what we do

As we are proud

We are independent

Even though we should be dependent

We are determined to control

To take the world into our own hands

To achieve our dreams

And control out destinies

But the truth is, we can’t

It’s not our role to control

We can have all the dreams

But they might come crashing down

As the harsh reality is

Life never goes our way

We want to rule the world

But then tragedy happens

Doctors bring bad news

Your job comes to an end

Money is scarce

And friends walk away

We are not in control

We need to remember that

And to give our life over

To the higher power

Jo Anne Kennedy

September 2017