2043

As I cleaned out my closet and put things away
I came across my Insurance documents, the one I took out last year in May
The first thing I noticed was the amount they put to my life
I thought it should have been more but then my contributions would be higher, so I guess it’s alright
Then a number caught my attention; the year the policy would mature – 2043
I immediately began to calculate, how old would I be
Wow, that’s old I thought, but hey I’ve still got plenty of time
Or do I? Does time belong to me, is it mine
Can I bend it, speed it up or slow it down at my whim
No was the answer echoed in my head much to my chagrin
So little time yet so much to do
How do you balance life, so all your dreams can come true
Be passionate and determined, give and love with all your heart
Do not let pessimists dissuade you, here’s where I would start;
Weed out the bad, and nurture the good
Take care of my loved ones as much as I could
Forgive but be cautious so that it won’t happen again
Because past mistakes that are forgotten tend to recur; it’s the same refrain
Make friends, real friends, I know there are many more I haven’t met yet
People that I won’t forget and who’ll always remember me fondly even in death
Take time to enjoy all God has given, too often we focus on the bad and the good we ignore
Always remember he still has blessings to give us; I know there is so much more in store
And always try to be as happy as you can possibly be
All this ran through my mind just by seeing one number – 2043

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