One day,
it will all be over.

One day,
these eyes will close
one last time.

One day,
these lungs will
no more bring fresh oxygen.

One day,
these ears will hear no more
this mouth will speak
one last time.

This day, this moment,
Why act like it's that 'One day'?

Like you have
no more breath in your lungs?

This day,
Why live with eyes closed?
Why live with ears that do not hear?
Mouth that does not speak?
Eyes that do not see?

This day, this moment,
You have the power to
CHOOSE
 to be
 to see
 to breathe

This day is not YET that 'One day'

Until then
 
LIVE this day

Be attentive to life
Be alive
See
Breathe
Hear
Feel
Smell
Think
Dream
Evolve
Become

Otherwise,
What difference is 'This day' from that 'One day'?

~ Deola
July 28, 2022