Sunday, April 30, 2017

We Thought We Had Tomorrow

I thought I had tomorrow
                  He said in raspy voice
It passed me by without warning
                   I feel I had no choice

I went to work every day
                   The bills just wouldn’t wait
I sat alone each evening
                    Never thinking of my fate

I thought I had tomorrow
                     She whispered as she cried
Father time ticked away
                      Never on my side

From dawn to dusk
                     My work was always there
I meant to stop and play awhile
                     I feel life isn’t fair

We thought we had tomorrow
                     Our regrets have caused us pain
We thought we had tomorrow
                      If only we could do it over again

Did someone try to warn us
                    As we hurried on our way
Was an alarm sounding
                     Telling us tomorrow is today

I sent you many moments
             He said so patiently
To wake you from your slumber
             And help you clearly see

Did you hear your wife when she called
              To say she missed you very much
Yes, her heart was longing                                                                                                            
              For the presence of your touch

Your little girl waited
            On a swing in the park
Looking for her daddy
             She waited until dark

I gave the phases of the moon
             As today creeps into tomorrow
That you might live in the moment
              And have no reason for sorrow

There was the warning of outgrown shoes
             To show time marches on
And each new skill your child mastered
             Screamed today is almost gone

There are quiet reminders all around
              Meant to guide and point the way
That you might heed the warning
              Don’t put off until tomorrow, what you should do today

Please don’t despair, it’s not too late
            You have the gift I’ve given to everyone
You have this moment; you have today
             From dawn til setting sun

Give me your all your devotion
            I am The One who numbers each day
I will show you what’s most important
            Take the time to pray

I will give you all you need
             To balance work and family
I will multiply your days on earth
              And bless you abundantly

You see that little girl
            Her eyes are sparkling for you
When she says “Come play with me”
            Well, that would be your cue

Your little boy, standing there
           Bat and glove in hand
Yes, that’s a flag of warning
            Play ball while you can

Take the hand of the one you love
             Live intentionally regret-free
Now you know, the alarm has sounded
              All you need is God and family

(Photo props to Cari Dee)
             
            
             
              
             


            
           
        

                          
             

            
              
            
             
            
                    
                   




                    

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