Kevin M Davis Poet Lyric

But Today Is Not That Day

But Today Is Not That Day
Kevin Davis 2025

The day may soon come when I cannot walk unaided, 
when I need help tying my shoes.

The day may soon come when I can’t pull on my socks,
or even slip my pants on by myself.

The day may soon come when I can’t shop on my own,
or sit in a restaurant and order for myself.

The day may soon come when I need help preparing food, 
washing dishes or folding clothes.

The day may soon come when I forget my wife’s birthday, 
our anniversary, or even Christmas morning.

But today is not that day. 
I can wander through my house, and I’ve got slip-on shoes that wait for me.

But today is not that day.
I can skip the socks if I choose and still pull on my pants one leg at a time.

But today is not that day. 
I can shop with an electric cart— my own, tucked neatly in the trunk of my car.

But today is not that day. 
I can make a sandwich, load the dishwasher and do most things that need doing.

But today is not that day. 
I still remember the dates that matter— appointments, birthdays, refills, and love.

So, until that day comes, 
I will live this life wide open. I will greet each morning with a smile.

So, until that day comes, 
I will be me—myself, my soul— and live the best I know how.

So, until that day comes, 
I’ll love nature, life, and my wife, and let tomorrow take care of itself.

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Darlene De Beaulieu September 23, 2026 at 10:30 AM Hello Kevin Davis, I would live for today and not think of what will be. The present is now and we all liv e in the now. Your Friend. /Darlene/

Salome Dove September 22, 2026 at 11:14 PM Pain, inevitability, incredible courage, defiance -> then it ends on a beautiful, hopeful & determined note. Nothing lasts forever; so we must always carpe diem, seize the day. --> this evoked a tear that dried up before falling.

Nine Dragons September 22, 2026 at 8:55 PM Remembering all we've done versus all we wished we had. The seeds of regret are in our hands. Live each day as if the next is not promised. Though careful we may be, it may become soon apparent, it was not. Lovely poem and and full of wisdom. I'm glad I read it. It places one on, or back on track.

Sara Kendrick September 22, 2026 at 6:14 PM Kevin, I enjoyed reading this one. I say live today enjoying what you can as long as you don't hurt anyone along the way. We never know what the next minute will hold so we need to enjoy everyday things. Thank you for sharing this one with us. Way to go. 👏✍️. Sara K.

Kevin M Davis September 22, 2026 at 6:11 PM Thanks for the comments. I really enjoy other's opinions.

Kevin M Davis September 22, 2026 at 6:08 PM

JaniceT Flamingo September 22, 2026 at 5:31 PM There is so much exhilaration in this poem, and yet a cognizant nod to "one day." A wizened piece, I must say. The spacing of your lines works very well here. Great job, Kevin.

Karl Kliparchuk September 22, 2026 at 4:47 PM Nice use of repetition in each stanza and progression from what could be problems is still manageable.