Gone Too Soon

(Dedication: For the PoetrySoup community of poets, presently active and those who left to pursue other endeavours. God bless each one of you with grace, peace and joy.) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Awkward rhymes sum Moments that come Fun times seem short Bad times seem not Hurts and pains drape Pleasure sweet grape Things can feel strange Like sudden change Who exploits who? The things we do! No matter how Gone too soon now Take sorrow's lash Take joy and dash Cry if you must For trust can rust Be good to all Each man knows gall Live what you love Love what you love Do all you can Mind your own trends Dusk follows dawn Dawn bears with yawns Awake with zest Aware of quest This busy world Just swirls and twirls Look to your best To free fond jest Time after time Rhymes succeed rhymes Learn to accept Live no regret Guilt is worthless Regret useless Dare to be you In all you do No one can know Your inner glow No one can see Just how you see Go on your way Live well each day And in the end Each soul must tend Love, laugh and live Discern and give Live without fear For love lives here God bless your days With love that stays Leon Enriquez 22 July 2014 Singapore