• THINGS FORGRANTED
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    Gaze at those things forgranted
    those lazy fluffy clouds passing by
    at the clear, calming sky
    every blade of grasses by the meadow
    and how the lily of the valley bent low
    those lonely birds now flying in company
    and how the gentle flowing river comes to the sea

    Listen to those things forgranted
    the busy chatters of the city streets
    and the sweet sound of silence fleets
    that voice of a person so special
    calling your name and speaking of trivial
    at the symphony of the facets of nature
    unnoticed by the minute, forgetting its treasure

    Smell those things forgranted
    that salty ocean breeze, fragrance of snow
    this newly budding tulips always bowing low
    or the fresh scent of the morning dew
    at dawnbreak which was shared by me and you
    those newly cut lawn and the rain drops' mist
    here at the moment and tomorrow shall be missed

    Taste those things forgranted
    that bitterness of the pungent food set aside
    and the sweetness of the smile of a child
    the void of emptiness and solitude
    and the spices of enjoying a multitude
    that dried tears and newfound hope
    if cherished today, for a meantime to cope

    Touch those things forgranted
    that warmth of a mother's embrace
    once felt, never lost nor can erase
    this soft open hand of a friend forever giving
    asking nothing in return, even in scorn enduring
    those clashes and whips of a cruel life
    of wounds unhealed, hidden in strife

    Lavish on these things forgranted
    Life is as brief as we wanted it

    Gaze at a star, dream with eyes of hope

    Listen to the soul of your heart, be silent

    Smell the fragrance of daily joy, and share a smile

    Taste every good fleeting opportunity, take chance

    Touch people's heart, and feel your heart too

    Life can be as long as we wanted it to
    The moment we lavish on those things forgranted, too.