Live For Today

So much talk about the end of the world
yet, every day the world ends for someone
whether a new baby who doesn’t
take his first breath or the elder who takes her last.

The "when", isn’t consistent, so there is no way
to easily prepare for the end.

Yet the media pounds on us with dire predictions
forcing some to huddle in fear, afraid to face each day
but the "moment" is all we have, so live each one
as it might be your last. Do the things you want to do
open all your senses to the world around you.

Let your ears fill with the sound of laughter,
good conversation, great music and the words, “I love you.”

Let your mouth be satiate with the taste of good food,
great wine and kisses from someone you love.

Let your nose breathe in the wonderful aromas of sweet perfumes
nature’s flowers, home cooking, and the musky scent of passion.

As long as you are alive
let the feelings of life in,
let them envelop you
lift you up and expand your capacity
to live and touch your world.

Open your eyes to all the beauty that surrounds you.
Take the time to create something beautiful,
something practical or whimsical,
something that involves others,

then at least you will have lived your life
before the end eventually comes.