"The Old Man"

Inspired by real events...thank you Syd.

He told me to be grateful

and to thank the Lord above.

To never take a day for granted

or fail to show my love.

He told me things would change

as the years swept by.

So if you love her, tell her

and here's the reason why.

To every road there is an end

it's marked by God and time.

The mountain top you'll never reach

if you don't start the climb.

Don't ever let a day go by

or even waste a minute.

For God has given in your hands

a life to live...so live it.!

Night.2012

Author's Note

The old man, and my friend, Syd...spoke these words to me one day...He said: "David, you're a young man still, don't ever let a single day go by without really living it. When your older everything changes....and I'm old David "...and so this poem was born. Thank you Syd, and God bless you...Night.2013

Reviews

[jdr / Jennifer]

Wonderful poem- and very true. You are an inspirational writer- who never seizes to amaze. & I love that you include such spirtuality in your poetry.

"To every road there is an end
it's marked by God and time.
The mountain top you'll never reach
if you don't start the climb.
Don't ever let a day go by
or even waste a minute...
For God has given in your hands
a life to live...so live it...!"

[Night]

...true life experience...thanks for the love jenn.:)

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

Yes, we should never waste a minute. We should live our lives with joy and gratefulness. Sorrows and hates should not stay long because the time we keep those negative feelings inside our hearts, we are stealing the time that we supposed to be happy.
Thank you for sharing another inspiring piece, Sir.
This is exceptional!

[Night]

Thank you my friend....may we always cherish each breath we are given....=)

[Emerald Seas]

Now you're singing my kind of tune! :) Wonderful, truthful writing. Beautifully executed.

[Night]

lol....thought you'd like this one....it's a true story too....this old man helped change the way I look at life now....amazing...thank you Jesus...=)

[Emerald Seas]

Yes, I do - very much! Each of us has our journey to Him :)

[LamentedHaven]

What an inspirational read. "To every road there is an end it's marked by God and time." Our omniscient maker knows that appointed hour that will be our last. Everyday is a chance to draw nigh to Him -

[Night]

...thank you my friend.:)

[J. J. Nightingale]

A Man of God , sharing wisdom

Carpe diem .. .. For we never know what tomorrow may bring, or take away ..

If we Love someone, we should tell them , before it is to late .

"This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." ..

Wonderful words of Life ... Jazz xx

[Night]

...Jazz, it warms my heart to hear you recite scripture...I love it...and yes seize the day, always...!!! :)

[J. J. Nightingale]

Love you .. Jazz :)

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

never take for granted a single moment or person as tomorrow is not promised. Lovely poem!

[Night]

Neva...nice to hear from you and thank you for reading me...Today, I am blessed...:)

[Time's The Bond]

Something to listen to life and time flashes like lightening you don't see it until it's gone.

Bravo

[Night]

...it's true, and before you know it you hear the trumpet call...!!! Thank you my friend.:)

[Dr. Wood ?]

wise words

[Night]

...thank you kindly.:)