Morning
Author: D Anthony, D-Rose Impressions, 10/99
* Excerpt
from the motivational and inspirational book,
The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me... Once *
From my
unknowing slumber, I awake to find a new day
And for the
split second it takes to accumulate my wits
I
subconsciously pause to ponder, to reflect
On Yesterday,
Today, Tomorrow ... on myself
Shall I focus
on ...
The sorrow
that found me and ruined my yesterday
Or the fact
that I got through it, challenged yet okay
Shall I focus
on ...
The aches
that more and more often come my way
Or the wisdom
of years that grows stronger everyday
Shall I focus
on ...
Relationships
lost, missed loved ones taken away
Or friends
and family here now loving me each day
Shall I focus
on ...
The lost
manners, the lack of courtesy people display
Or the smiles
derived from the Thank You's that I say
Shall I focus
on ...
The stress,
the difficulties that seem to come my way
Or the
amazing power I possess to make an impact today
A second
later a familiar realization lights the way
Yesterday is
no longer mine to contemplate
And Tomorrow never was
All I really
have is Today and Myself
I stretch,
smile, and decide to open my eyes
I will not waste another second of this
gift ... My New Day
