By Carol H Ehrlich
Denver Branch
Sing when the world is sorry
play when the worries crowd in
jump when the rewards are over our heads
clap when our efforts keep coming
hoot when the naysayers yell the loudest
dance even when the music stops
breathe when the air grows thin
speak your mind when your thought is needed
live while the chance continues
and never forget the wonder and joy
even the pain
from all those years
that made you
who you are.
This is the most wonderful poem possibly ever written for today. I am going to read it at my sons memorial with credit to Carol.
I like the imperative energy of the verbs in this poem, reminding us never to retreat, to speak our minds and hearts.
Claire Massey
NLAPW Poetry Editor
Inspiring, hopeful poem. Thank you for sharing.
A wonderful poem -full of hope!
A moving affirmation.
Wonderful poem, Carol!
What a wonderful poem! We all can use this type of inspiration. Thank you for sharing.
Pat Setser
Jacksonville FL Branch
A very nice poem that I can relate to.
This poem resonated with me. As I age, the knowledge of days I am here are diminishing and it’s important to remind us fellow pilgrims to value each day.
This is a great poem I enjoyed immensely. We all should look back over our lives and realize how many blessings we have received in our entire lives.
BRAVO!
This is a poem that tells the reality of compassion and sensitivity. Yes, just being alive is a gift!