Commentary

Gratefully attributed to my friend Rose Bunch.

-Charlotte Baker, editor

Afterwards

Barely the day started and

It’s already six in the evening.

Barely arrived on Monday

And it’s already Friday.

…and the month is already over

…and the year is almost over.

…and already 40, 50, or 60 years

Of our lives have passed.

…and we realize that we lost

Our parents, friends

…and we realize it’s too late

To go back.

So let’s try, despite everything,

To enjoy the remaining time.

Let’s smile a the little

things in life that put

balm in our hearts.

Let’s keep looking for activities

that we like. Let’s put some color

in our grey. Let’s smile at the little

things that put balm in our hearts.

And, despite everything, we must

continue to enjoy with serenity.

This time we have left,

Let’s try to eliminate the Afters…

I’ll say after.

I’ll think about it after.

We leave everything for later like

“after” is ours. Because we don’t

understand that Afterwards the

coffee gets cold.

Afterwards, priorities change.

Afterwards, charm is broken.

Afterwards, health passes.

Afterwards, the kids grow up.

Parents get old. Promises are forgotten.

Afterwards, the day becomes night.

Afterwards, life ends.

And then, it’s too late.

So…let’s leave nothing for later.

Because, still waiting to see later,

We can lose the best moments,

the best experiences, the best family, friends.

The best day is today; the moment is now.

We are no longer at the age we

can afford to postpose what

needs to be done right away.

It looks like Eternity, but it’s a short trip.

Enjoy life and Always be kind.