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