Look at Me

Inspired by Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town” - Dedicated to Narelle.

Who knows the hour.
Who knows the day-
when I'll be taken so far away.
The here and now, like grains of sand,
between our fingers
and through our hands…

Look at me, while you can.
Touch every page as it's turning.
Look at me- here I am.
While there's time- while we can.

Look how we run to what's ahead-
and build our futures- secure our lives.
But in this day, I've missed your face-
shining beside me- this light that guides me.

Look at me, while you can-
Touch every page as it's turning.
Look at me, here I am.
While there's time. While we can.

When does tomorrow begin?
Maybe my heart will be with you then.
But now I can love you my friend.
Now is the time. Now is the time.
In this day- this ordinary day…
Take my hand. Walk my way,

And look at me, while you can.
Touch every page as it's turning.

Epilogue:

As I've gotten older, I've realized that every little conundrum we experience can be instantly dissolved by simply and fully noticing, right now, "in this very day," the people that God has given us to love. - John