Already
It's the end of April already.
A pair of wrens are going steady.
They're building a home quite busily
while singing a cheerful melody.
It's the end of April already.
This year the tulips are so pretty.
The alliums will soon be lovely.
Will certainly enjoy their beauty.
It's the end of April already.
Today it feels sticky and balmy,
humid, not at all comfy.
It seems too early already.
It's the end of April already.
Dandelions make me crazy.
They make the gardens look weedy
as if I have not been busy.
It's the end of April already.
There are blossoms on the strawberries
so lovely white and pretty.
Isn't it too soon already?
It's the end of April already.
The asparagus is ready,
thankfully, two weeks early.
It tastes quite tasty.
It's the end of April already.
My fingers are stained and dirty
as I weed out creepy charley
from amongst the scented tansy.
It's the end of April already.
Everything is blooming early
causing allergies
which make me feel dizzy.
It's the end of April already.
Mosquitoes and insects arrive early
as if invited to a party.
They do not make me happy.
It's the end of April already.
Today is rainy and balmy
making the grass grow quickly
and weeds grow more rapidly.
It's the end of April already.
Time to cut the rhubarb already.
Though tart it will be quite tangy
then will be harvested weekly.
Can you believe it's May 1st already.
Today it's blustery and stormy.
It's very cold and too chilly
to enjoy the flowers pretty.
April is past already.
May is here suddenly.
The year is 1/3 over already.
Where does time go so fast - and quickly?
* * * * *
Time is a gift
that floats adrift
never to be recaptured,
except perhaps in pictures.
Time, quickly lost,
cannot be bought
for time is free
to you and me.
Time, though free, is precious
making each day wondrous
for each day is a gift, a present,
to be spent wisely in the present.
Time is not to be wasted.
It's a gift to be treasured
for soon time will pass
as time never lasts.
Tick tock
tick tock
goes the clock.
Time talks.
How did you spend your time today?
Benefiting others along life’s way?
Doing something that profits the future?
Making a difference? Something that endures?
Did you take time today to study the scriptures?
Was time spent giving God praise through worship?
Were you able to talk about God’s blessings with someone?
Your sharing grows others faith journey in the long run.
Do make it a point to talk about God’s goodness,
His patience, kindness, blessings, and faithfulness.
Talking about God is one form of worship
and you’ll gain a heartfelt fellowship.
Show me, O Lord, my life's end
and the number of my days;
let me know how fleeting is my life.
You have made my days a mere handbreadth;
the span of my years is as nothing before you.
Each man's life is but a breath.
Psalm 39:4-5
Teach us to number our days alright,
that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Psalm 90:12
All the days ordained for me
were written in your book
before one of them came to be.
Psalm 139:16
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