WHY AM I HERE TODAY?
by: Linda Law
Every morning when I wake
I wonder...when will my soul He take?
To count the minutes of my life
Sixty odd years times love and strife
Good times, hard ones, pain and joy
Wealth, poverty, hopes and dreams..oh boy
When I look back at first I see
Failure, Regrets, and who I wasn't meant to be
How foolish we are when we let life slip by
Crying and wasting time ....why oh why?
Can't count those who love me on one hand
Love them all so hard....I don't understand
Life is short, but not when we are young
Thinking it will last, but then it goes so fast
Some days are filled with goodness all around
Without searching, the joy and happiness abound
Many mornings when I wake, I know how blessed
I am...He loves me...He carries me...He calms
It has been good, and I must question not
Why do I wake? My soul is not ready to take...
So much work left to do, so much hope to give
My heart is full, with so much life within to live
Count the minutes, never let them rest
Look to the future, always do your best
It isn't how much we have done, or what we own
Not how far we've gone, or things we have shown
Our value is held within, where our hearts are pure
How we love others, and help them to endure
Every morning when I wake,
each moment will I take
To spread His word, His kindness and His Mercy
It matters little if I am loved,
Who I have loved matters most...
To live each day, and take the time to pray
Thank Him for His goodness, while I am here to stay
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milton
Zahra V
Love,
Linda
Your soul speaks right up!
I question THIS every day myself, "WHY AM I HERE TODAY"
Great poem to ponder important and inspiring thoughts on!
YOU touch me deeply!!!
WRITE ON!
Warmest Blessings of Love, Light and Peace, Warrior Purple Lady SHEExooo
I haven't been able to think, ponder and write but I have been reading HERE lately in A/D. as I must, my spirit will attest to it! :)
Have a WONDERFUL DAY My friend!
Linda I certainly enjoyed reading this offering "WHY AM I HERE TODAY? which posed a question sure ones have all asked.
The message contained gives way to a positive and calming affect upon the reader.
All the best,
Gwendolyn
Look to the future, always do your best
What a beautiful poem.
I still remember you told you don't know how to write poems. Well, if this is called "don't know" then who really knows?
Jack.
In Christs Love
Michelle~
where in our pain and sorrow He moves in us to pray for others, forgetting and surrendering our Self - and just focusing on His will.
Your poem is a very timely piece, for all of us here at the Den, and the question is really for all whose years are ebbing away, and are still asking for their life's purpose. Prayer is for the humble, for the loving, for the kind. Never seeking fame or acclaim, never boasting of achievements nor rewards, just finding joy in the Lord's Presence, and always rejoicing at the unfolding of His answers.
"To spread His Word, His kindness, His mercy." You live that purpose in this poem, Linda.
Cynthia
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
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Fee
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :)
Be always safe,
Karen
All of that aside though... Linda, we love you and appreciate all that you do to constantly lift and lighten here at the den...and without...with your writings, your books, and I am sure...with your smile.
Love and hugs,
Cryssa