Kim Merryman Poet Etheree

Embrace the Day

Our
days on
earth are as
fleeting as a
shadow. Try as we
might to hold onto them
They slip through our fingers like
hourglass sand and we grow old. Our
memories fade, sight grows dim, names and
faces escape our grasp. Every day we
struggle to maintain our dignity. Steps
grow slower, hearts grow weaker as time
takes its toll. Too soon death will come
calling and snatch us away.
But until that day we
live, we breathe, we love.
Every day is a 
gift from God.
Embrace
it.

9/8/16

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Phil Capitano October 8, 2016 at 4:06 PM Simply excellent!!!

Len Gasun October 7, 2016 at 1:50 AM I will definitely fave this very beautiful and inspiring etheree of yours my dear friend, Kim. I love it and so enjoyed. Thank you so much for sharing and also for your loving greetings and wishes on my birthday. Also for appreciating my pleiades poem F in your contest. love lots and hugs, Leonora

Ejaz Faared September 30, 2016 at 1:57 AM Nicely said.. Kim Merryman October 1, 2016 at 11:23 AM Thank you, Ejaz!

Connie Marcum Wong September 11, 2016 at 8:23 PM This poem is so impressive Kim! With such few words you have captured aging in a nutshell. You have expressed it in a way I want my children to look at it. I am faving this little gem. I hope to see this high on the winner's list if for a contest! ; ) 7 Kim Merryman September 23, 2016 at 10:12 AM Thank you, Connie. I am honored.

Jean Murray September 11, 2016 at 3:11 AM I remember my father saying we seven children grew up "in the blink of an eye". He also used to say "You are only young twice." That's how I live my life. Thank you for this gift of a poem KIm. Kim Merryman September 23, 2016 at 10:09 AM Thank you so much, Jean!

Mike Hauser September 10, 2016 at 7:36 PM I love this! Kim Merryman September 23, 2016 at 10:08 AM Thank you, Mike!

Arthur Vaso September 9, 2016 at 11:46 PM You certainly painted the cup half full, thank you, I think its the way of thinking we should all strive to see, even if at times seems an uphill battle! :) Kim Merryman September 23, 2016 at 10:06 AM Thank you, Arthur. It doesn't do any good to focus on the negative.

CayCay Godwin September 9, 2016 at 9:51 PM Once you've aged to a certain point, it is hard to find an upside to aging. I have known and know those who are at one with it, and how I envy them that. This topic has very much been on my mind, especially as I am very close to my Mom who just turned 80. I want to feel something other than sad or afraid loving her, watching her - plus my own number now. I love your search for the positive side which is how I try to roll, too. Very well done, Kim ... CayCay Arthur Vaso September 9, 2016 at 11:45 PM CayCay, if it helps I felt your words! Kim Merryman September 9, 2016 at 10:20 PM I know what you mean, CayCay. Aging isn't fun but it is a part of life. My mom will be 80 in January and it's hard watching her become more and more dependent on others for simple things. Thank you for your comment.

Daniel Turner September 9, 2016 at 3:39 PM AMEN!!! I love your etheree, Mrs Kim:) Kim Merryman September 9, 2016 at 10:16 PM Thank you so much, Daniel!