The Old Man is Gone

Poem written in original form the night before I had to unplug life support for stepdad.

The Old Man is Gone

Written May 24th 2017 at the river
Miss You Tommy

Never ever waste a drop
enjoy every single moment
every chance you get
make the most out of it
enjoy the hey out of it
don't avoid it
or go the other way
no excuses
do it
encourage it
Praise it
long for it
work your butt off for it
smell the roses
enjoy the journey
stop go back wait
whatever it takes
soon enough they're gone
just when you finally have time
So please , slow down, stop listen, talk, Laugh, cry
don't waste a drop,
don't waste a second, a word
Especially a friend
look for it! Hunt For it!
get close to it,
You can find it
Own it, learn It, Master it.
Next Time remember!!
Don't lose it
please don't break it
Then do it again;
This time do it better

Inspired May 24th 2017 the night the old man left