Life is a gift from our Creator-
we're alive - right now - today!
It's what we do with what we have-
let's enjoy living each day.
Our lives all differ from one another-
there is happiness and pain;
But it's true that things can always be worse-
So we'll look for the sunshine - not rain.
"You" may paint beautiful portraits-
while I write a line or two;
Your brother may be a musician-
Your sister has dancing to do.
As long as we share the things we have,
we're contributing good all around;
Bringing joy to those who just look,
read, listen and astound!
Astound us with their true applause-
they're the audience we crave;
We give what we have and they respond-
they are the ones who are brave!
Our paintings may not be perfect,
our poems may not fit the bill;
The dancers, musicians may miss a step-
But the audience takes what they will.
Your home may differ from your neighbor's-
but home it is to you;
Accept your true blessings and always admire
what others less-fortunate can do.
Take time to admire Mother Nature-
stop and watch a bird;
See its home up in the tree-
hear music like you've never heard!
Take time to smell the flowers-
see how they grow each day;
Admire the grass or even the snow-
For these are gifts for today.
© 12-04-04 Joan Adams Burchell
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