Take nothing for granted

November 4, 2016

Sitting on the steps, looking across the lake,
Wondering why, life at times, can seem great.
But in that second, it took me to just think,
My life could change, faster than a blink.

Is this a reason why we should always cherish?
Not knowing when loved ones may suddenly perish.
Living everyday, like it was our very last,
for our days could be very long or go by very fast

So I’ll cherish and take nothing for granted,
not say things that shouldn’t be chanted.
If this is the last day I have on this earth,
I accept my life, for what it’s been worth.

Tomorrow isn’t promised to young or old alike,
Today may be the last day I’m able to hold you tight.
Don’t wait for tomorrow, do it all today,
If tomorrow never comes, you’ll never regret a day.

Poem title: Live each day to the fullest
Amy D. Liskey

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    Philip Hounsham

    May 23, 2013

    Take Nothing For Granted…..Wisest words you will ever hear…Ignore at your peril :((

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    Gayle Murphy

    May 23, 2013

    Boy , that is a serious thought , and you are so right ….

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    Aldair Cota Machado

    May 23, 2013

    O amanha não podera chegar para mim, mas chegara para aqueles que gosta de mim!

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    Gayle Murphy

    May 25, 2013

    That is so true it takes only a second for something to happen to change ones life forever …. Sometimes I forget that !! For that reason about 2 months ago I went back to church …. Life is so precious and short to waste it ….

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    Gayle Murphy

    May 25, 2013

    The poem by Amy D Liskey really brings one back to reality thank you for posting it you are a beautiful human being…..

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