Life is a gift to be used every day,
Not to be smothered and hidden away;
It isn’t a thing to be stored in the chest
Where you gather your keepsakes and treasure your best;
It isn’t a joy to be sipped now and then,
And promptly put back in a dark place again.
Life is a gift that the humblest may boast of,
And one that the humblest may well make the most of;
Get out and live it each hour of the day,
Wear it and use it as much as you may;
Don’t keep it in niches and corners and grooves–
You’ll find that in service its beauty improves.
-Edgar A. Guest
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What a wonderful “feel good” poem. I like this one!
This is great! I’m posting it on my facebook. Thanks for sharing!
I like this people forget that all we are meant to do here on earth is live and enjoy it fully.
What a wonderful “feel good” poem.This is great! I’m putting on my table.. Thanks for sharing!
I especially love the last line “You’ll find that in service its beauty improves”. Great poem.
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