Poetry & Prose ~~ "Take Time"

Take time during each day

            to pause and reflect,

Give thanks for your blessings

            even if they aren’t perfect.

Take time to tell those you love

            how much they mean to you.

There may come a day

            when they are no longer in view.

Take time to pen a letter or note

            just to say thanks or a mere hello.

You just might be the bright spot

            that helps a life to glow.

Take time to perform

            a good deed or two,

Lessen someone else’s burden

            so they won’t have to cry boo-hoo.

Take time to watch a sunset

            with its tapestry a flame,

Let it warm your heart and spirit

            and readjust your game.

Take time to plan your work

            and to work your plan,

This will save you hours and weeks

            down the road a span.

Take time to honor those in your life

            even if they don’t deserve it now.

You will have shown them a better way

            and then you can take a bow.

Take time for yourself above all else

            to nurture your life and spirit.

For if you will do this

            then you will greatly benefit.

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