Before I Say Goodbye

Before I say goodbye, to this world we live in, let me first begin!!!

Begin to give thanks for every breath that I take, for the friends that weren't fake, for a life without hate! For the knowledge I've gained even when there was pain.   For the life that I chose, who really knows!  For I am still life to behold.

Before I say goodbye, to this world we live in, let me first begin!!!

Begin to cherish the children I've beared, even through times when no father was there.  To cherish the growth of future generations, who shall one day maybe run this nation, yours, mines, ours!!!

Before I say goodbye, to this world we live in, let me first begin!!!

Begin to reflect on the beginning of it all,  as far as I can remember, I was four years old, and I stood just as tall as my first walking doll!  Life was care free, I just wanted to be me,  how hard could that be!!!  

Before I say goodbye, to this world we live in, let me first begin!!!

Begin to acknowledge my daughters, my mother, my father, my sister, my brothers, aunts, uncles, grandparents cousins who have always loved me.  I could not have asked for a better family tree.  Your love is magnified within me.

Before I say goodbye, to this world we live in, let me first begin!!!

Begin to pray, and give praise for living, breathing, loving, for all of you who came into my life,  for God and Jesus always by my side, for shared memories, and special friends, "No" this is not the end!!!
It's before I say goodbye to this world we live in!!!!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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July 15, 2015 at 3:11 PM
every day is a gift i love this write, enjoyed Luv p.d.
Scott Avatar
July 15, 2015 at 9:06 PM
Tyvm p.d. Life is so precious, and it's about sharing those special feelings before it's too late. Never take life for granted. Y.d.s.
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July 15, 2015 at 4:09 AM
It reminds me of Don t go into Good Night of a great poet.Actually, you are a great poet of the first begin and first light.
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July 15, 2015 at 8:29 AM
Thank you Ovidiu Bocsa. I love writing. Just signed up with PoetrySoups days ago, I wish I had found it sooner. Just a beautiful community to be apart of. I look forward to reading your poems. God bless you!!!
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