Life's a Hoot

Today is the first day of the rest of our lives
No matter how much time we have left
A sobering thought as we reach our golden years
Our number could be up tomorrow, next week, next year
So we must enjoy life to the fullest, make every day count
We don't get to go around a second time
When we're young whipper snappers
Old age is eons into the future
Our main concern is dealing with everyday life
With all of it's ups and downs, it's uncertainties
With romance, with choosing a vocation
But when all is said and done and we near retirement
It's all water under the bridge
So what I'm saying to all you young folks
Live your life to the fullest
Make every single day count as if it was your last
Tell your loved ones every day how much they mean to you
In case you don't get another chance
Life's a hoot... enjoy it!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Cunningham Avatar
January 8, 2021 at 8:05 AM
Great advice from the master of good advice
Ellison Avatar
January 8, 2021 at 12:47 PM
Hey Mister Man from across the pond! Great words, my dear friend... thanks a bunch!!!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 8, 2021 at 7:29 AM
You mean the world to me my friend! I wrote about you for a monoku contest ;), mega morning hugs! xomo <3
Ellison Avatar
January 8, 2021 at 12:44 PM
You are the sweetest dear Mo! Hope you win sweet thing... we have been friends for quite a while eh!!! I LOVE YOU! XOXOX
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