Joe Flach Poet Free verse

If I Had One Day Left To Live

If I had one day left to live
I would sign that card to make sure my organs I give.
If I had one day left to breathe
I would spend some time just taking in the breeze.
If I had one day left alive
Living it to the fullest I would strive.
If I had one day left to pray
I would ask God for a beautiful day.
If I had one day left to enjoy
I would read my son a last bedtime story.

If I had one last meal to make,
I would eat potatoes and a real rare steak.
If I had one last dollar to spend,
I would buy something nice for my best friend.
If I had one last poem to write,
I would make sure that the words rhymed right.
If I had one last sunset to see,
I would want my wife sitting alone with me.
If I had one last gasp of air,
I would want my children all to be there.

But please don’t worry, I am really okay,
Just sitting here wondering about my last day.

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Cecilia Macfarlane March 9, 2012 at 10:48 AM I truly enjoyed this one....makes me ponder my own last day : )

Sidney Hall Mad Poet August 16, 2010 at 3:46 PM Nice one Joe. Congratz

James Fraser August 16, 2010 at 10:06 AM Many congratulations Joe on your win in Audrey's fine contest with this Gem of a write >> James

Virginia Mitchell August 16, 2010 at 2:28 AM A nice winning poem. Congratulations!: )

Dr.Ram Mehta August 15, 2010 at 8:10 PM Congrats on your win, Joe

Linda-Marie Sweetheart August 15, 2010 at 7:08 PM Congrats on anohter big win today Joe in Audrey's contest just finalized.. an exceptional write my friend.. enjoy another sweet victory..luv..

Carolyn Devonshire August 15, 2010 at 1:44 PM Another win for you today, Joe! Congratulations. Love, Carolyn

Wilma Neels August 15, 2010 at 12:43 PM Congrats on your 3rd place Joe, bb Wilma

Audrey Haick August 15, 2010 at 11:40 AM Thanks so much for submitting your wonderful poem for my first sponsored contest, Joe. And congratulations on your 3rd Place win! Awesome write. Peace, love, Audrey

Francine Roberts July 4, 2010 at 10:31 AM I read this last night on your facebook group site, it is wonderful and I am sure it will be hard to beat in the contest

Noel Villarosa July 3, 2010 at 10:01 PM Good one on this poem, good luck in this contest, it made me posed a chic smile on the last two lines. (^_^) Noel.

Dr.Ram Mehta July 2, 2010 at 8:43 AM A very nice entry for then contest, Joe. Good luck

Carolyn Devonshire July 2, 2010 at 6:13 AM And thanks for my placement in your contest!

Carolyn Devonshire July 2, 2010 at 6:12 AM Keep living life to the fullest every day, Joe, we never know when we'll see our last one. Enjoyed your reflection on these thoughts very much. Love, Carolyn

Debbie Guzzi July 2, 2010 at 5:59 AM My write for your Quatraine contest was a recounting of a nightmare ;) (Glad you're ok Joe thanks for the honor!)

Kabuteng P.Ink K. July 2, 2010 at 3:17 AM Hi Joe--here's one smackerooo x ;)! do we go to hell now??? Haha well with this one day left to live in yours, I'm sure you're going to heaven and not hell ;) really enjoyed this one and made me think of my own last day!! Having that donor card signed was a great idea btw! well each idea was just super ! --nikko :)

Poet Destroyer A July 1, 2010 at 7:40 PM a pondering writing lol,, we often think of that day,, your not alone lol,, cool write,, enjoyed ...P.D.