And what then shall I do? Forgetting yesterday neither will I think of tomorrow.
Why should I throw note after maybe? Can tomorrow's sand flow
through the glass before today's? Will the sun rise twice this morning?
Can I perform tomorrow's deeds while standing in today's path?
Can I place tomorrow's gold in today's purse? Can tomorrow's child be born today?
Can tomorrow's death cast its shadow backward and darken today's joy?
Should I concern myself over events which I may never witness?
Should I torment myself with problems that may never come to pass?
No! Tomorrow lies buried with yesterday, and I will think of it no more.
I will live this day as if it is my last.
This day is all I have and these hours are now my eternity.
I greet this sunrise with cries of joy as a prisoner who is reprieved from death.
I lift my arms with thanks for this priceless gift of a new day.
So too, I will beat upon my heart with gratitude as I consider all
who greeted yesterday's sunrise who are no longer with the living today.
I am indeed a fortunate man and today's hours are but a bonus,undeserved.