If Tomorrow Never Comes

Many of us find ourselves so very busy these days and complaining that there just isn’t enough time…for whatever. There are a few who would actually consider the possibility that this might be the last day. For most of us, that thought is just too scary so we don’t go there, yet there are several people, loved ones of everyone or maybe even us, who may not wake up today or will not wake up tomorrow. I found the following poem by an unknown author so perhaps the words will help someone “slow down” long enough to experience and express "the now."

If I knew it would be the last time that I'd see you or talk with you on the phone
The time would be shared together as neither of us would be separate or alone
If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss and call you back for one more.
If I knew it would be the last time I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video each action and word, so I could play them day after day.
If I knew it would be the last time, I could spare an extra minute or two
To stop and say "I love you," instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.
If I knew it would be the last time I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more, so I can let just this one slip away.
For surely there's always tomorrow to make up for an oversight,
And we always get a second chance to make everything right.
There will always be another day to say our "I love you's,"
And certainly there's another chance to say our "Anything I can do's?"
But just in case I might be wrong and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you and I hope we never forget,
Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance you get to hold your loved one tight.
So if you're waiting for tomorrow, why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes, you'll surely regret the day,
That you didn't take that extra time for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
And you were too busy to grant someone what turned out to be their last wish.
So hold your loved ones close today, whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them and that you'll always hold them dear,
Take time to say "I'm sorry," "please forgive me," "thank you" or "its okay".
And if tomorrow never comes you'll have no regrets about today.

About the Author:
Savannah Blue is a Freelance Writer, a Spiritual Comforter, Motivator and Life Coach. I live at the beach with the love of my life (my husband) and work from home doing what I love most..Helping others live their Dreams!