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)

Reviews

[barleygirl]

Thanks to Rhayne for pointing me to check out your writing! I prefer when inspirational writing includes the sense that changing & doing better will sometimes be difficult -- that's what makes your message feel balanced. (not a fan of total "rah! rah!" msgs) You present basic life observations, but taken all together, you've crafted the basics into a catchy ditty of hope (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Rhayne]

I guess its the same for the ageless as it is the aged, time is still short. Every day should be lived to the fullest and appreciated. I know I thank God for the extra time he's allotted me so I can watch my Grands grow, otherwise cancer would've claimed me back in 2004. I'm still clear and dealing with minor aging ailments, things to be expected, I suppose. Time saved or borrowed, it makes no difference, nature's clock doesn't stop.

This is a beautiful way to look at life, Bob. Hope you're having a fine one.

[Bob B]

Wow! You have beaten cancer since 2004. That is fantastic. I have family and friends dealing with it right now, and all we can do is live each day to the fullest. I am happy that you have been able to watch your grandkids grow.
Take care...

[Rhayne]

I've been very blessed. I've had two surgeries, both in 2004. It was a very scary time, especially for my children. I raised them alone and just when they finishing up college, that happened to me. Cancer took my Dad way too early. My older brother is dealing with it now and he's seventy-two. My Mom had a bout with cancer too, when I was seventeen. She had ovarian cancer and surgery took care of hers too. It was caught early and so was mine. I'm very sorry to hear about your family and friends having to go through it. But never give up hope. I'll remember them in my prayers.