Don'T Wait Till I'M Dead and Gone

Don't wait till I'm dead and gone  
To shower me with praise and song  
For the words you speak when I'm alive  
Are worth more than flowers on my grave  

Don't wait till I'm six feet deep  
To share the memories we can keep  
For the laughter and joy we share right now  
Are the best gifts you can give somehow  

Don't wait till I'm a distant memory  
To tell the world how much you need me  
For the love we have is meant to be shared  
And the appreciation we give, can never be spared  

So hug me tight and say those words  
That fill me up and leave me stirred  
For the time we have is all we know  
Don't wait till later, let your feelings show.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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