Dear World,

The doctor told me to slow down some
So I listened to his orders, and, begrudgingly, agreed with him

He said right now my time is short
And only had bad things to report

So I decided to reflect,
What’s most important, but a life with no regrets

Hence, I picked up the phone
Planned a party for all those I’ve loved and known

Gathered up the flowers I once took for granted
Put together a lovely bouquet and called it enchanted

Walked outside to feel the morning breeze and midnight air
Closed my eyes and allowed it to perfume my hair

Danced in the rain with or without music
Played my own melody on imaginary acoustics

Even the former words unspoken and the sentiments untold
I now share them boldly, I no longer withhold

Because time is of the essence
And I count it all as blessing

You see, life has taught me these lessons
Do with them as you please for they are merely my suggestions

Dear world, I’ve had to slow down some
Took the doctor’s orders and, thankfully, agreed with him