It Occurred To Me

It has occurred to me that life is fleeting.
The mind is a giveaway. 
And that time should be well spent.

Knowing these things should give one pause.
And knowing these thing, find pleasure.
You will find that as life goes on, you will not
find the easy path, but the path you find will be good.

So choose wisely where you step, and take life not
too seriously.  But find pleasure in the things you do.
Give of yourself and make time for others.

It occurred to me, these things are true.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Neumann Avatar
June 10, 2019 at 9:28 AM
True story. Kind wishes, Kai
Williams Avatar
June 10, 2019 at 10:36 AM
Thanks for your response.
Beilschmidt Sr. Avatar
April 17, 2019 at 3:40 PM
Very very true. (John 3:16)
Melody Lightning Ink Avatar
April 6, 2019 at 8:14 AM
simple and precise, yet extremely didactic. well written ma.
Flater Avatar
April 3, 2019 at 12:55 PM
I like how you ended the poem with the title. Also reminded me to use my time and words wisely
Theraven Avatar
March 31, 2019 at 11:17 PM
Marilyn, I like this poem. -Richard
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