My Procrastinated Life

I actually made it to noon today
Before I wished the day away
After all, with tomorrow, there's a fresh new start
At least this is what I kept saying deep inside my heart

Here is the story of my procrastinated life
Putting off joy for when I was done with strife...

Each day had barely started
When I wished it away
Overburdened and faint-hearted
It was not my day

And so began the pattern of looking far ahead
Thinking each day and season was something to get through
Yes, life would start when I was finally employed and wed
I began anticipating all I could and then, would do

But, years passed with me still pushing days aside
As though something inside me was dead and wanting more
Not truly living until that day I nearly died...
That was when I asked God, "what was my life really for?"

I prayed like there was no tomorrow
And I held my family close
With God's strength then to borrow
I wished the day would never close

Each word was so sweet
Each smile more tender
And when eyes did meet
What joy I then entered

Don't wait for the house
The job or vacation
Appreciate your spouse
And each daily occasion

When you want the day to end
Take a moment and recount
All the beauty life does lend
And love the day like its the last to count

Thank you Chad for getting me to think!