Special Occasion
by Barbara Philbrook

Are you waiting for a special occasion to use a special possession,
or even maybe to voice a loving expression.

Every minute of each and every day,
could be special to each of us in some special way.

Never knowing for sure when one moment could be our last,
the memories of one moment may be all loved ones have of the past.

Let's make precious each moment spent with those we love and adore,
then if anything happens there are happy memories forevermore.

Why save for occasions we may never see,
the things we treasure most and that bring us such glee.

Bring out the things we've been saving for our guest,
and use them for the people we love more than the rest.

Spray on the fragrance you received as a gift,
who knows who's spirits will receive a lift.

Those towels hidden on a shelf  kept for our best,
may get eaten by moths and then look worse than the rest.

Pay that compliment or say that loving word,
something could happen then it would never be heard.

We know not the moment of anyone's demise,
so let's live life to it's fullest and try to be wise.

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