people wake up!

how many times have you heard the phrase life is too short?
well, let today be another reminder.
i lived.
i loved.
…and now i am gone.
the last thing I want to say is…
people WAKE UP!

don’t let the day go by without
telling those special people in your life
you love them
don’t just “show” them, tell them
help them understand – everyday that God gives you breath
that there is nothing they can’t say to you
nothing so horrible, frightening or inane

people wake up…
to each others needs
to the pain of those around you
to the hopelessness in their eyes
to the sounds of the world passing you by
to the sound of a baby crying
don’t bury your head in the sand
living life immune to everything that does not apply to you
or ignoring things that impact you in a negative way

you’ve got one chance to get it right.
people…WAKE UP!

© ayani_meli 2002