As I reflect upon goals, accomplishments, and overcoming hardships, I am reminded of the things on my heart in 2004 as I penned this little poem.  I hope you enjoy it.

You Can!

I try so hard at everything

I give every effort my best shot.

But no matter how I try to do it all right,

In the end I always cannot.

I work to get more and more done,

To work like a fine tuned robot.

Yet, something always falls through the cracks

In the end I always cannot.

I endeavor to be a better friend,

To care for my buddies allot.

Alas I forget to call, I forget to write!

In the end I always cannot.

I long to be the perfect husband to my wife,

The sweetest friend in this world that she’s got.

However, in moments of stress I still yell and scream,

In the end I always cannot.

O how I yearn as a father to be more,

To give my everything to that sweet little tot.

Yet selfishness still exists in my life,

In the end I always cannot.

My heart so wants to rid my life of sin,

To present myself to Christ without spot.

But in weakness I still fall and stumble,

In the end I always cannot.

I feel so very powerless in every area of my life,

Oh I am such a weak, weak man!

Yet I hope still, because of Your promises,

For though I cannot- You Can!

– Kerry Williams