| I once had a dream to make my business great I needed to fill my day with things, I couldn't wait To go to here and to go to there, always promoting me I didn't see the time slipping by, so gracefully The works that I did needed, more of my time Knowing I'd reach the goal, I had in mind My presence was needed, here and there My family needed me too, but I didn't care When you stop to see, the things that matter It may be to late, to hear the chatter Of kids under foot or the game of Chance Or you child's first school day or their first romance If you need to slow down and you haven't a clue Who is it you need, who is it that loves you It doesn't take a genius or even a general To see who will cry when they have your funeral Give it some thought and maybe you will see It isn't the business or what you may be It's the people who love you, that make it worth while It's the joy you get, when your children smile I'm slowing it down, I need to spend time wisely Taking some time to know, who is compiling Memories in their minds of me and our time Shared together today, yes, there's no better kind Marty 1/24/1 |