Christian Poetry - Too Full

Too Full

My study is full of books

That I will never read.

Some were gifts,

Others bought at sales,

Or purchased at a time

When I felt their need.

I’ve opened some pages

And scanned a few chapters.

I’ve looked for quotes

And sought some illustrations,

But honestly,

Despite what people say,

You can have too many books

And not enough time to read them.

My mind is full of events

That I will never revisit.

Some were sad,

Others were painful,

Or experienced at a time

Beyond my control.

I’ve ousted some people

And shattered a few dreams.

I’ve remembered words

And fought some conflagrations,

But honestly,

Despite what people think,

You can have too many thoughts

And not enough time to review them.

My heart is full of debts

That I can never repay.

Some were sinful,

Others were foolish,

Or desired at a time

When I felt compelled.

I’m ashamed of some

And regretted more than a few.

I’ve hidden secrets

And wrestled with temptations,

But honestly,

Despite what people believe,

You can’t have too many sins

And not enough of Christ to forgive them.

© John Stuart 2018