THE GIFT OF LIFE

Life is the greatest gift in the world 
Filled with exciting frontiers 
Creatures of all sorts 
And people, lots of people 

Black, white, brown 
Tall, short, slender, fat
O boy! Did I say that!

No offense, but it is true 
Life is the most precious gift 
Given to me and you 

There is never a dull moment 
In this thing called life 
From conception to that first cry
You know.. when the doctor slaps you 
On your backside 

That first smile or crawl 
Saying mama or dada
Throwing a tantrum 
Or learning to play ball 

In life there is ups and downs 
Accomplishment and let downs
Sometimes you feel strong 
On top of the world, king of it all
Then suddenly crippled by fear of what someone say

You live, you learn, you love 
Sometimes you pretend, sometimes you offend 
You laugh, you smile, you hope, you pray 
You may experience pain lots of it.. and suffering 

But nothing can be compared to life 
Think about it
What is better than health, strength, 
A beautiful home, friends and family 
A wonderful husband and a understanding wife

Now that's living.. That's life!

Wilford Barker.