T.I.M.E.

It is never known from one day to the other,
Whether life will give out good or bad times pass by.
Though it must share both at some given time,
It’s still not understood--the reason why.

Make preparations for the night while it’s day,
Because the sun will not always shine.
Save some memories of smiles and happiness,
For sad times that can cloud the mind.

It may be sickness and harm today,
But health and good could come tomorrow.
Joy could fill this very moment,
But in the next hour could be deep sorrow.

Yes, sometimes life is good, sometimes bad,
There will always be the ups and the downs;
But never forget--do keep in mind--
That we are the little horses on Life’s merry-go-round.

At the time I lost you, I felt like life was over.
I didn’t know how or if I wanted to go on.
But look down and be proud of me because
I’ve found a way to pick myself up, since you’ve gone.

I felt so alone, no one could understand my pain.
I told myself for awhile it was just a “bad dream.”
But look down and be proud of me because
I move ahead by the love shown me by thousands or so it seems.

I thought the future didn’t have a place for me;
It was tough enough just trying to deal with a “day.”
But look down and be proud of me because
I’ve actually made plans for some weeks and months away.

And lastly, I know you remember how it was so hard
To get our families and close kin to spend time with each other.
Well, look down and be proud of me because I
Make one call now and around they start to hover.

You see, I’m starting to see some good in life again.
I don’t ask “why me” quite as much anymore.
But you keep looking down anyway and be proud of me,
So I can still feel the presence of your love, just like before...