by Bobby Coles

Created on: April 25, 2009   Last Updated: January 07, 2012

Should today be my last

I'll take solace in the fact

That all of my days on earth

Were absolutely jam-packed

My eyes will hold a twinkle

Thoughts will have been warm

I hope to make my return

In some way, shape, or form

If I were to die today

I would leave with a smile

Knowing deep down inside

That my life was lived worthwhile

Precious moments in time,

For granted we often take

Flitting by so quickly,

Callously leaving us in their wake

We never know how many breaths

Remain inside of each lung

So we must hold dear

And try to always remain young

The first robin of spring,

Or the first unique flake of snow

Are nature's kind ways of reminding us

Of our need to continuously grow

Never put off until tomorrow,

That which could be done today

So when afforded the opportunity,

Never defer the chance to go outside and play

In that damp, sunlit meadow,

Go ahead and stomp and splash

For it is these moments

That will soon disappear in a flash

Enjoy the unexpected walk

After the car motor fails or sputters

Heed careful notice when overhead

A monarch butterfly flutters

Not knowing our lot of destined fate,

Nor what imminently ahead does lie

Should have mankind dying to live

Rather than living to die

We are all granted a daily choice,

The days we should not waste

For at the end of life's marathon,

We'll take solace in knowing that at least we raced

I do not see the clouds above

As being a dark and dreary grey

I will continue to see the positive

Even if I die today

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