Today Was the Second Best Day Ever

"Best day ever!"  I had a habit of sayin'
After another day of plentiful playin'
Then came the dawn.
This here day's gone!
Tomorrow's the best 'cause this'n ain't stayin'

~

Today can only be the best
Until it takes a nighttime rest
Tomorrow's task
For all.   To bask
In the shadow of a new day's breast
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Palli Avatar
August 24, 2017 at 8:47 AM
Cute limerick! Like the wisdom in it.
Flats Avatar
August 25, 2017 at 7:02 PM
Thanks for visiting! ~ john
Borke Avatar
August 7, 2017 at 1:20 PM
People with humor enjoy life
Flats Avatar
August 8, 2017 at 9:23 AM
I always knew that, but it took me a long time to decide to live that way. Never too late though, eh? Cheerios!
Tor Avatar
August 3, 2017 at 1:19 PM
So true John live each day as if your last make them all great...
Flats Avatar
August 6, 2017 at 4:54 PM
Amen
Rodrigues Avatar
August 3, 2017 at 11:55 AM
Wow! Saving this one! Love your outlook on life!
Flats Avatar
August 6, 2017 at 4:54 PM
Ooh, I be in tall cotton! Thanks kim.
Allison Avatar
July 30, 2017 at 12:57 PM
Today is the best day ever John as we never know if we will wake to see 'tomorrow' we can only hope - From the title I thought the poem was about me not 'leaving' oh how wrong can a gal be she says with firmly tongue in check lol lol :-) hugs jan xx
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July 31, 2017 at 8:04 AM
My mountain biking partner and I have so many great rides we always say "best day ever!" I decided since we can expect tomorrow's ride to be even more awesome, then today is second best. (a little too much of an inside joke;-). (Or attitude:-) I never once doubted your zinger. You couldn't leave or tomorrow wouldn't come and I wouldn't be sipping coffee and being silly this morning:) Cheermiskins and huggadooskies! ~ j
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