The Gift

Every morning when rose daylight To his ear with a playful bite She whispered sweet nothings quite trite She kissed him with ticklish delight With loving arms hugged him so tight By his side from daybreak to night Telling him never to lose sight How he always made life so bright Till one time the clock struck midnight He didn't stir gave an eerie fright What a relief to see the light He was well and truly alright Every day is a gift of might Not to be taken in hindsight For granted while it’s in full flight AP: Honorable Mention 2020 Posted on January 17, 2019

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Timothy Mcguire

Date: 1/18/2019 9:50:00 PM

I hope all works out for them. I can tell they have a special love.

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/18/2019 11:21:00 PM

Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, Timothy. Most appreciated.

Eve Roper

Date: 1/18/2019 6:56:00 PM

Nicely done, if I could change things I would, but I wonder when is it a good idea. :~) ..Hugs Eve ~`*

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/18/2019 7:05:00 PM

Since we can't, no use worrying too much about it, Eve. Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 1/18/2019 6:36:00 AM

I agree; we take so much for granted. I looked death in the face early last year and the emotions, thoughts, feelings and changes one makes afterwards are amazing. I've certainly learned a few things. Good advice; great poem.

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/18/2019 7:07:00 PM

Thanks for your most appreciated visit and comment, ML. Glad you made it through this traumatic ordeal.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/17/2019 10:01:00 PM

Sage advice. We take life for granted day in and day out until we get an abrupt reminder that it is not always something we can take for granted.

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/17/2019 11:56:00 PM

Absolutely, Caren. Thanks for your visit and comment.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/17/2019 5:49:00 PM

Sometimes we do take days for granted, then when someone close to us passes, we are reminded of how suddenly the gift of life can be rescinded. Very nice, Line!

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/17/2019 6:17:00 PM

Absolutely true, Carolyn. Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/17/2019 3:41:00 PM

Exactly , Line. We can't take life for granted. Well done :)

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/17/2019 4:38:00 PM

Thanks, Heidi, for your much appreciated visit and comment.