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Life Is a Gift

Life is a gift 
Given freely without a price tag 
and will be taken back freely of its expire date
So why waste dwelling on the past 
When we know our time is unpredictable 
Why worry about what tomorrow may be
When all we really know is TODAY and NOW
Why not simply enjoy living the moment...
Because-
Life is short
Time is fast
So let yesterday be gone
Live today as if it's your last day
and love to the max...
Afraid not to explore beyond your self comfort
Life is an adventure 
So dare it
Respect it
Love it and
Live it to its fullest...
It's a blessing to wake up each morning 
So be grateful
Be humble
Fill your heart with love
And live happily ever after...Amen!

Written by Akkina R Downing
10/4/16

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Harshita Chaudhary

Date: 10/2/2017 10:14:00 AM

Very inspirational. I liked the message. Let's make our precious life filled with love and happiness.

Gary Bateman

Date: 11/18/2016 6:29:00 AM

Hello Akkina, You are most certainly correct -- absolutely -- that "Life is a Gift." This is for sure. And your word picture in building out this timely theme is perfect!! Superb Work. A SEVEN!! Cheers, Gary

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/18/2016 9:48:00 AM

Thank you thank you very much :)

Kyle Kriticos

Date: 11/7/2016 8:35:00 AM

Amen indeed I appreciate the strength you've shown as a poet by delivering this message in such a powerful way, #allwehaveisnow!

Akkina Downing
Date: 11/7/2016 9:55:00 AM

Awe, thank you Kyle! Where are you that you only have snow?