I will seize today
For it is shiny and new
Sparkling with promise
A gift wrapped
With moments for delight
To savor.
Anticipation.
I will let go of yesterday’s
Wrinkled regrets
Faded failures
Broken bows of disappointment
Moments to forget
And forgive.
Finished.
I will not treasure tomorrow
For God has not promised
On earth
A gift out of reach
Withered moments to hug
And love.
Today.
Will you seize today?
“Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” James 4:14
Copyright © 2009 by Sandra Heska King
Jody Hedlund says
Beautiful poem, Sandra! Thanks for sharing it!
Sandra Heska King says
Thanks, Girlfriend!