Robert Harwood-Stamper Poet Ballad

The greatest of gifts

Sat alone again, sipping a few 
The old whiskey jar
It's as empty as you
Now you're gone I can see 
All that you did
Just one more day
To be your friend

They say to live
Each day as your last
The reality is
We're all tied to a mast
Don't dream away 
These ideas that you have
Because the moment is now
Just remember to laugh

I think it's the greatest of gifts
If you've got some then share it with friends
We don't know when this ride will end
Just where it begins

We don't have much time
To have a good time

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Robert Harwood-Stamper June 11, 2025 at 7:29 AM Thanks This one I've composed into a song

Beata Agustin June 9, 2025 at 7:57 PM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.