The Promises of Later…

Don’t leave anything for later
For later,
The silence grows louder
Later,
The distance becomes greater
Opportunities vanish into the ether,
Memories fade,
And the vibrant colors of today
Turn to the sepia tones of yesterday…

Later,
The spark in your eyes dims,
Every moment we let slip away
Is a thread in the gown left unwoven,
A chapter in our story left unwritten…

We often believe there will be time
That tomorrow will always be waiting,
But the truth is
Time waits for no one,
The laughter shared with loved ones,
The adventures that beckon,
The love that yearns to be expressed,
These are the jewels of our existence
Precious and fleeting…

To postpone them
Is to risk losing them forever,
Let us live with urgency and intention,
Speak our truths,
Chase our passions,
Cherish the people who matter,
Let us forgive quickly,
Love deeply
And act boldly…

For later is a thief,
Stealing our chances
Our joy
Our life
Don’t leave anything for later…

Embrace the moments of now,
Hold it
Feel it
Live it
In the end
We find peace
Not in things amassed,
But in experiences savored,
Love shared,
Moments truly lived…

So take the leap,
Make the call,
Say the words that weigh
Heavy on your heart,
Dance in the rain,
Watch the sunrise,
Take the risk,
Pursue the dreams,
Don’t leave anything for later,
Live now
Love now
Be now,
Not with promises of later…