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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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From Genesis 1:30-31:  “[God said] ‘And to every beast of the earth, and to every bird of the air, and to everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the breath of life, I have given every green plant for food.’  And it was so.  God saw everything that He had made, and indeed, it was very good.  And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.”

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Take time today

Witnessing God’s Creation

Throughout every nation

Take time today

Studying God’s Word

Souls carefully stirred

Take time today

Smelling life’s flowers

Their sweetness showers

Take time today

Returning back home

No longer alone

Take time today

Worshipping with song

Jesus sings along

Take time today

Meditating in prayer

Hear our cares

Take time today

Paying life forward

With honest words

Take time today

Sharing a smile

With every mile

Take time today

Sharing our love

With God above

Take time today

Shouting with thanksgiving

Hearts always forgiving

Take time today

Feeling the rebirth

Fields’ fertile earth

Take time today

Loving a child

Blessed and mild

Take time today

Making a difference

God seeks deliverance

Take time today

Blessing the Lord

All on board

Take time today

Loving one’s spouse

Romance filling house

Take time today

Putting aside stuff

When life’s rough

Take time today

Surrendering to God

Sinful nature thawed

Take time today

Kneeling before Christ

Never think twice

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