As I ponder my earthly allotment of time,
I anticipate I yet have a few more chimes.
As each tick of the clock brings the end quicker,
I devote more thought to the health of my ticker.
It seems time speeds faster by every day,
I do much more work and far less play.
Many of my dreams have slipped out of reach,
My grains of sand are like an eroding beach.
I know I yet need to accomplish some stuff,
I prioritize each moment; but it’s quite rough.
My puzzle pieces never seem to fall into place,
The battle of daily toil seems to leave its trace.
Within my heart I want to be more than I am,
As I quickly speed along life’s high-speed tram.
I dream of doing important things I’m unable to do,
Thinking of my failures leaves me very, very blue.
But as I ponder the little moments I start to smile,
As I add each up, my happiness lingers a while.
It dawns on me that each little victory really counts,
As I do a mental review of my mortal account.
I think of the first time I kissed my sweat bride,
I reflect on my good deeds with an inner pride.
I smile as recall the joy of witnessing a child’s birth,
I feel warmed as I recall shaping a child’s self-worth.
I can recollect the serenity of climbing a mountain peak,
I remember seeing life’s beauty that made it hard to speak.
I’ve felt peace of a repentant soul while praying to God,
I’ve enjoyed the blissful joy of a parents approving nod.
I’ve felt the heartfelt love of a tender kiss of a child,
I’ve known comfort of a tamed a heart that was wild.
I have laughed at myself because of a silly mistake,
I have felt the splendor of swimming in a cool lake.
I have experienced many tears of sadness and of joy,
I have spent a lifetime making a man out of a boy.
I have learned to credit God for my inner passion,
I have ridden both sides of the whims of fashion.
I have felt the life long devotion of the woman I love,
I’ve been blessed with good health from God above.
I’ve always had just enough to meet my needs in life.
I’ve fought through tough battles of pain and strife
I’ve gazed in awe at all the twinkling stars above,
I’ve felt the heartache of loosing someone I love.
I‘ve felt the joy of children becoming better then me,
I’ve lived a lifetime enjoying the fruits of being free.
So as I think about both the good and the bad,
I truly realize I have no reason to fret or to be sad.
My name may not be written in dazzling lights,
But, I’ve been privileged to experience some sites.
So I take a deep breath and allow my soul to sour,
Knowing that my life still has many open doors.
Today I vow not to worry about all the days past,
But commit to prioritize life around things that last. |
