1. A Second Chance
Author: Brian G. Jett
A fight between a married couple, words harsh and most unkind
A love so strong just years ago, this day they could not find
"I'm sick of picking up after you, everyday it's the same 'ol thing!"
"And I'm sick of you nagging me, it seems you constantly complain!"
The wife in a fury stomped out of the room, got in her car and quickly drove away
Her husband heard their little girl sobbing, "Will Mommy come back today?"
"Honey", he replied, "Of course she will! She probably drove around the block."
Two hours later and pacing the floor, they were startled by a knock
At the door stood an officer, "Sir, I have some news, please allow me to come in?"
His face turned pale as he told his daughter, "Honey, go and play in the den."
The officer entered and told the husband, "I have bad news about your wife."
"Oh God!" the husband shouted, "Please tell me that she's alright!"
"Sir, I wish I could but I can't, she lost control and hit a tree
She was going too fast on a two-lane road, and she was killed instantly."
The husband crumpled to his knees, "Dear God tell me it's not true!
I never got the chance to apologize, or tell her, 'I love you...'"
The officer knelt to his side and asked, "Do you believe in God?"
And through tears, his body shaking, he gave an affirmative nod
"My friend, I've got good news," the husband gave a surprising glance
"My best friend died 2000 years ago, so that you’d have your second chance...
Brian G. Jett © 1999