T is for Today

(Disclaimer: This photo of these lovely roses is not mine. 
Thanks to bluekdesign at morguefile.com for the use of their photo.)

Just for a while, why not stop your hurrying?
Are you in the moment or always worrying?
Rush, rush, rush to get it all done
Like a race that has to be won,
Why not take time to smell the roses today?
Take a moment to stop and play,
Right now matters more than past
Today is all we have and it’s going fast,
Step right up and get a brand new day
But you must act now before it slips away. 




Comments

  1. Grace Grits and GardeningApril 23, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    A great word choice. I try to live for today everyday.

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  2. UnknownApril 23, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    This is awesome and so important. Sometimes today is all we have so we have to make the most of it because before we know it the day will be past and a memory.

    Kathy
    http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com

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  3. Claudia MoserApril 23, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    Great question, fits my current situation perfectly!

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  4. UnknownApril 24, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    Well said, lovely, and agree completely.
    #atozchallenge
    maggie at expat brazil

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  5. SuzyApril 24, 2013 at 3:10 AM

    A very nice reminder and just what I needed to hear. Beautiful roses too.

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  6. RowenaApril 24, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    Those words as so inspirational, they would look fab on an art print.

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  7. ChocolattezApril 24, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    Just for today..... I will be me...

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