FINALLY I wish I could say I was a joy And lived a decent life I wish I could say my time was spent Without the bitter strife. I wish I could say I didn’t leave My family torn apart I wish I could say I was not the one To leave those a broken heart. I wish I could say I stayed away From drugs and alcohol I wish I could say I didn’t wait Too long to give my all. I finally decided to give up On everything that was wrong, I fought to reach out for help But I waited a bit too long. I still want my family all to know I am sorry for who I became I want them all to know today On them I put no blame. I know I caused myself to hurt And probably deserve All the things that has gone bad As my life has hit a curve. I want all to know good or bad I finally gave up my fight Of living in a dreaded life For one not in the night. I know I waited way too long To try and get it right But I can’t go back and change those things Cause now they’re out of sight. I just want all to know today As I pass into the end That please accept me now today As your loving family, and friend. Finally I can lay to rest And suffer no more pain From all of my lifelong struggles And feel the gentle rain. I love all of you, May all of your lives be blessed and full of love. Hold dear the ones you love without condemnation. Make right your wrongs and pray it isn’t too late. Love unconditionally. ---Steve Written by: Richard S Viands 4-24-2008