I find the end of life may be
Far better than the start
I carry so much more of love
Within a grateful heart ~
I've learned a lot there was to learn
And though there is much more
I know the joy of learning now
As I could not before ~
I have compassion I had not
When I was very young
Friendships so meaningful to me
Echo like songs I've sung ~
I've coped with life and fear
And think I can survive
The tragedies and painful hours
That may yet some day arrive
But if I am granted the time
I have wisdom to try
And make myself more than I am
Before my time to die.
Far better than the start
I carry so much more of love
Within a grateful heart ~
I've learned a lot there was to learn
And though there is much more
I know the joy of learning now
As I could not before ~
I have compassion I had not
When I was very young
Friendships so meaningful to me
Echo like songs I've sung ~
I've coped with life and fear
And think I can survive
The tragedies and painful hours
That may yet some day arrive
But if I am granted the time
I have wisdom to try
And make myself more than I am
Before my time to die.
Once again, such a great poem full of wisdom. I wonder if most ppl in this world wud ever realise that Margie :( cos it seems so many ppl r living w.o. really enjoying each day as if it's their last.
ReplyDeleteAnd like u said, learning has only become more enjoyable with each new year of life. We can almost cope with anything now. Thats the beauty of wanting to live and learn.
hv a great wknd!
Keshi.
Hey Margie!!!
ReplyDeleteI have compassion I had not
When I was very young
Friendships so meaningful to me
Echo like songs I've sung ~...loved this line!!
But I still lack compassion..... :(
But have meaningful friendship!!! :)
And learning is not yet a joy!! :(
But I'll survive!! :D :P
Loved it
Take Care
Margie, what a beautiful poem. Your writing just gets better and better.
ReplyDeleteThe one thing I have learned since getting older is that I still have much to learn......and the blessing is I do learn something new almost every day.....:-) Hugs
Wow! Margie! This one is very good. As we take one day at a time and stop to smell the flowers, we can also take the time to learn something new.
ReplyDeleteLiving in the present to the best of our ability with gratitude! Yes!!
ReplyDeleteHi Margie-
ReplyDeleteWHen my sister lost her husband this past January it was tragic. They were married 40+ years and 'together 45. Aas we gathee in his hospital room that day I knew, felt, experienced him passing from ths life to the next and I can tell you that in that moment the room was filled with love, not death. It was a tribute in many ways to how he lived. There is a post of mine from January titled, "A Room With A Window Facing East". If you get a chance to go and read it I believe you will be glad you did.
Also, I have posted a new post at my blog to 'lighten the mood' over there. :-)
Love Gail
peace.....
Hi Mrgie, I came to your blog by reading the poem about marriage on TechnoBabes Blog, I love what I see and feel here, so I have become a follower. Keep writing, your very inspiring. Take care,
ReplyDeleteHello Margie,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post! I love your blog. I will put you on my blogroll.
Thank you for visiting my blog too!
Wishing you a very nice weekend.
Lydia
Hello Keshi
ReplyDeleteThank you, my dear!
I wonder that too...how many right at this moment are not appreciating the "given moment"
That's all we really have, isn't it!
Living & learning each day...let's you & I continue to do that and love doing so!
Miss you...don't be gone too long!
*HUGZ*
Margie:)
Hi Akshat
ReplyDeleteSo, you loved it!
I'm so glad!
Thanks so much!
And, learning will become a joy...someday!
Enjoy your life now as what is it today will never come again!
Margie:)
Thank you so much, Bernie!
ReplyDeleteYou have such a great attitude...love it!
Keep on learning and it will continue to enrich your life...each and every day!
Hugs to you!
Margie:)
Hello Anne
ReplyDeleteThanks very much!
Oh yes, we must stop and smell the flowers & learn something new each day!
That is the way to go!
Margie:)
Hi TechoBabe
ReplyDelete*Living in the present to the best of our ability with gratitude! Yes!
Yes, yes!!!
Thank you...
Margie:)
Hello Gail
ReplyDeleteI can imagine it must have been a
wonderful moment for all that were there at the time of his passing!
Thank you for sharing that!
Margie:)
Hello Cinner
ReplyDeleteA warm welcome to my blog!
Your kind words are most appreciated & nice to have you as a follower...I'm following you too!
Margie:)
Hi Gypsy Butterfly (Lydia)
ReplyDeleteSo very nice having you visit!
Many thanks for the very nice comment!
Love your blog too!
And thank you for the addition to your blogroll.
Have a great sunday!
Margie:)
Hello Kai
ReplyDelete:):):)
Margie:)
APPLAUSE! Dear Margie, As I read your words, your sensitivity and depth of heart are felt. Once we have faced the concept of death, accepted it as a particular event in life, we can fully face life and ENJOY its offerings.
ReplyDeleteNice poem, Margie :)
ReplyDeleteI was reading Keshi's comment....living life as if the next moment you will die is living life the fullest...not all know how to live that...reading the words, people tend to make their own readings :)
anyway, they are entitled to read so...but dear Keshi, don't judge people by your scales...this is not to annoy you....but I often find people doing that and that i think is the base for many a conflict....well conflict isn't that negative a term...it could be made one of the postive tools,
anyway, Margie I have used your space to communicate more than i would have...But then its all a part of relationship building I think...and I hope you and Keshi take it in that spirit :)
wishes,
devika
I just loved this poem coz its so practical and relates to every one of them born in this world.
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