Family

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Only Today

No yesterdays - no tomorrows

No plans for this afternoon;

No "next week" or "remember when?"

It's all gone away too soon.

We have this moment only

To bring that happy smile,

And even it will not be ours

In just a little while.



Too late for family history,

Too late for recipes-

Too late for how and why and when or

"Home made" remedies.

Too late to have the long talk

Or to sing an old song or two -

Too late to hear you cheer for me,

But I see a hero in you!


I could even stay away...

And you wouldn't really miss me

But bonds of love go deeper than

This horrid illness' history.

We only have this moment

And it is fleeting fast

The things that pass between us

Just for this instant last...



So...let's announce the challenge!

Who can bring a smile, a laugh?

Who can sing a song that lights the eyes

And gives the heart a lift?

For we've darkness all around us and

We've grieved enough today;

Give me a smile, we'll walk awhile and

Claim victory ... for this day.



Joan Clifton Costner

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