I may never see tomorrow, there are no written guarantees.
And the things that happened yesterday, now belong to history.
I have just this present moment, I must treat it as my last.
I must use this moment wisely, for it soon shall pass away.
It will be lost to me forever, and be a part of yesterday.
I must exercise compassion, help the fallen to their feet.
I must be a friend to the friendless, and help make empty lives complete.
I must make this moment precious, for it will never come again.
I must never be content, with things that should or might have been.
Kind words I fail to say this day, can never be unsaid.
For I know not how short the path may be, that before me lies ahead.
The unkind things I do today, may never be undone.
And friendships that I fail to win, may never more be won.
I may not have another chance, on bended knee to pray.
And thank my God with a humble heart, for giving me this day.
I may never see tomorrow, but this moment is my own.
It's mine to use or cast aside, the choice is mine alone.
I have just this precious moment, in the sunlight of today.
Where the sunlight of tomorrow, meets the dusk of my yesterdays...
Thank you Shawnee for permission to use your lovely poem.
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