Living on Borrowed Time

As I age I wonder

What else lies in store

For me before I have to

Reach that other shore.

Although life has moments

Blissful and sublime,

It seems as though we all

Live on borrowed time.

We live on borrowed time….

I find each day's a pleasure--

One that I should treasure--

And so I do.

We live on borrowed time….

We deal with life's surprises;

Life means compromises.

That's so true.

We live on borrowed time….

Let's NOT just count the hours;

Let's stop and smell the flowers

Along the path.

We live on borrowed time….

If we cannot feel,

Then we have to deal

With the aftermath.

The future lies ahead,

Full of uncertainty.

Say good-bye to dread.

Loving is the key.

We live on borrowed time….

When my health is good,

I'll do what I should

To make it last.

We live on borrowed time….

I must face my trials

With hopefulness and smiles

Until they've passed.

We live on borrowed time….

Despite my best endeavor,

Nothing lasts forever,

And that's okay.

We live on borrowed time….

In the meantime, I

Will definitely try

To make the best of every day.

-by Bob B ((10-19-19)