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The elderly man’s final strength turns to run
His long, full life now enters its final sunset
Recalling the good times, craving a bit more
“Five more minutes” before the setting sun
Swapping one more story, with my dear Dad
His role in life, serving as my own launch pad
Listening to Neil Diamond, singing one more song
He conveys my love for “America”—forever strong
Taking extra time to say, “I sincerely apologize”
For actions which turned out bad, not very wise
Please God, just five more minutes . . .
Fishing the Madison River, time for one more cast
Herb standing ready, with a memory from the past
Experiencing one more awe-inspiring sunrise
One only God can create, His lasting surprise
Sharing a moment, with a special great-grandchild
Before falling back to sleep, she winks and smiles
Please God, just five more minutes . . .
Witnessing fresh, fallen snow—pristine white
Pine trees show off under moon’s bright light
Stepping into a high school classroom once more
Taking notes from the elite of the teaching corps
Witnessing a Big Montana Sky, fetches a smile
Please allow me to see, at least one more mile
Please God, just five more minutes . . .
Traveling to a place, never seen before
Anxious to view, what’s really in store?
Sharing with my bride, “I love you” one more time
Enduring heartbeats and affection, forever rhyme
Asking my Heavenly Father, for forgiveness
My risen Lord and Savior, being my witness
Thank you God for these five more minutes!
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Big Sky Buckeye 
Beautiful.
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As always Bonnie, I appreciate you reading. Have a great week; God is with us.
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Yes He is.
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You packed a lot into those five … my guess is He gave you much more than you asked. He has a habit of doing that, doesn’t He?
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Jan, your observation is quite perceptive. God blesses us with far more than we honestly deserve.
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Yes, He does! I am eternally and humbly grateful every day! ❤
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this is a very deep beautiful poem it really touched me, Thank you, my young friend.
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Pat, I feel blessed with your kind words. Praise God for how this poem touched you. God’s peace!
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Full of meaning. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful poem
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beautiful poem friend. it makes me think about all the times I’ve said “just five more minutes”. Now I’ll be thinking of your words next time I say it.
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This is such a moving poem! Thank you for sharing your heart.
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Wow up to this point this is right now my favorite poem. It made me really appreciate the five minutes of life we have at a time…
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This is one of your best, I think. Be sure to include it when your are ready to publish!
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