Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

Here today, gone tomorrow Too often comes as a surprise From the joy to the sorrow All can happen overnight What you have that you hold onto Often can slip out of hand Be it old or be it brand new Be it life or be it death Here today, gone tomorrow Where have you placed all your eggs Do you beg, steal, or borrow Where on earth have you made your bed Are your possessions of any value Do you treasure all you have What would happen if they left you Would you think there's nothing left Here today, gone tomorrow Would that mark the end of it Does the thought leave you hollow Or would you make the best of it Pick yourself up by the boot straps Do your best to carry on You're not the first nor the last When here today, gone tomorrow comes along