Life is such a short thing
like wind over a bird's wing.
Although it seems you're here to stay,
suddenly you realize, this could be your last day.
You think of things you could have been.
It all comes clear when you're near the end.
After you're gone, things will never be the same.
The deeds you've done will always remain.
Hopefully, the friends you've left behind
will keep you somewhere on their mind,
and your loved ones, dear and true,
know someday they'll again be with you.
Hopefully long, or short and sweet,
do your best to make your life complete.
like wind over a bird's wing.
Although it seems you're here to stay,
suddenly you realize, this could be your last day.
You think of things you could have been.
It all comes clear when you're near the end.
After you're gone, things will never be the same.
The deeds you've done will always remain.
Hopefully, the friends you've left behind
will keep you somewhere on their mind,
and your loved ones, dear and true,
know someday they'll again be with you.
Hopefully long, or short and sweet,
do your best to make your life complete.
| by James N. O'Dell |
| The Reason Why |
| A Christian Grief Ministry |
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