SAVOR THE MOMENT

lasergraph

 

(c) 2017 Edward York

 

The days all blend together,

And fade into the one ahead.

We often seem to face them,

With some degree of dread.

 

In youth we seem to waste them,

In daydreams while we slack.

Oblivious to the passing,

Of days we can't get back.

 

Our outlook always changes,

As the days behind us grow.

Now the days come speeding by,

That we once thought moved too slow.

 

So I will leave you with this wisdom,

For the days that haven't past;

Just savor every moment,

Because it might be your last.

 

 

 

  • Author: lasergraph (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 25th, 2017 13:59
  • Comment from author about the poem: These reflections seem to just get more common.
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 64
  • User favorite of this poem: Laura🌻.
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Comments8

  • FredPeyer

    Bravo, lasergraph! You speak (write) from my heart. I am in the exact same position as you so well write about in your poem. Time seems to fly! Never enough hours to do the things I want to do.
    Thank you for a great poem!

    • lasergraph

      time flows like water and I suspect much evaporates as it goes. It seems that way at least.

    • myself and me

      As teen, time seems endless, at mid-age, got the sense of time but no urgent feelings. At the moment, you start to look back or only few left in front, you just realized how precious each moment could be. A poem full of wisdom.

      • lasergraph

        Thank you and a well stated comment that is exactly true.

      • Christina8

        Beautiful piece of wisdom that I often lack. I will try to savor all my moments. Thanks for sharing such a great piece of poetry!

        • lasergraph

          Thank you for reading. You are still young enough to savor many moments.

        • Laura🌻

          So wise Laser!
          Your poem is very meaningful
          and well penned.
          It’s a reminder for me to make every day that I’m with my mom very special for her! Since my dad died, she needs more attention every day!

          • lasergraph

            Every single moment is precious. It is hard to lose a spouse. An event I have yet to experience and hope to avoid for a while.

          • Louis Gibbs

            Live in and savor the moment, indeed. Well penned, LG!

            • lasergraph

              Too bad it didn't occur to me 40 years ago. I guess better late than never.

            • Fay Slimm.

              Lines of true wisdom and advice will never grow mundane dear poet friend - - a fine reminder of how precious the moment and thank you for sharing your thoughts on the subject.

              • lasergraph

                I find more of these words of wisdom as I face my own mortality.

              • Accidental Poet

                This write rings so true Ed. The older we get, it seems the hour glass is more like a minute glass. Life does go by too fast it seems. Great write and insightful poem.

                • lasergraph

                  Thank you. I like the term minute glass, very fitting. I may have to borrow that.

                  • Accidental Poet

                    Yes Ed, please do. I'd be interested in seeing what you do with it. Something wonderful I'm sure.

                  • Goldfinch60

                    Good write, every moment is precious and as you say we need to savour every one of them.



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