The Gifts Poem by James Casey

The Gifts

As I go back and look at my life...
The things that made me the sadist
Things that I did caused me strife
Decisions, that weren't the brightest

I have been blessed you see
Learned to feel 'n' touch deeply...
I have immersed myself to some degree
In life and love...'n' tossed out all envy

What I've learned is that life is precious.
Every moment, every word, every action
I like many of you I've been very careless
I've overlooked, rushed into or been brazen

It's easy not to see the worth of a grain of sand,
A rainstorm, a rose blooming, the smile of a child,
The loving woman that forgives and holds your hand...
The acceptance of a friend, the love of a grandchild.

Those of you who are young and dare to listen
You've only one life, so live every moment like a gift
When it comes to love, throw away all caution
Life and love, are the gifts, use them, don't go adrift



James Casey