From The Late Apostle O’Dell Lyerly’s Book
The
POETRY, PROSE & NONSENSE
By O’Dell Lyerly
Copyright 1994: Library of Congress
Nothing For Granted
Ever wonder why little success
and much aggravation
I don’t know how far she went in school,
It was not planned far enough in advance
with the proper preparation.
If you have an event in mind
it need not be a new invention
But should be carefully outlined
and given lots of attention.
You can not assume it’s going to happen
then let your assumption go free
Because things just don’t happen
they need much help from you & me.
Success doesn’t come over night
nor spring in the light of one day
It comes when things are properly planned
and done in the proper way.
So next time you plan a program
don’t just throw thoughts in the air
You must work out every detail
then advertise with personal care.
Don’t blame others for not cooperating
if they did not do their share
it may be, you did not plan to love
with zest and tender care.