A Sinner

I am a sinner,
and yet, I am forgiven
and yet, I want to see heaven
and yet, I can't stop
and yet, I want to reach the top

I am a sinner,
and yet, I make mistakes
and yet, God loves me
and yet, I say I am free

I am a sinner,
but I don't look back
and say I am sorry

All I do is feel sad,
sit and worry
that Jesus died for me,
but I still break God's Law.

I am a sinner
who lies
who cheats
who doesn't honor her parents
who calls God's name in vain.

I am a sinner
who will try to do her best
who studies and does well on tests
who wants to make a difference in life
who wants to achieve goals,
but never holds up a knife!

-Noxolo Mzamo