While I Live

This poem, "While I Live," is a mirror to my earlier poem, "When I Die." Where that piece offers comfort for others in the future, this one is a celebration of my sacred now, a testimony of my breath and my blessings. I offer it with joy and gratitude for every moment I am given to live, to laugh, to love, and to learn.

While I live, my breath is a blessing.

My thoughts are my truth.

My words are my wings.

My deeds are deliberate.

While I live, my choices are clear.

My legacy is filled with love.

I am at perfect peace.

My spirit soars and sings.

While I live, my heart is healed.

My head is held high.

My mind is magnified.

My purpose is powerful.

While I live, let my life be a light.

Let my lantern continue to lead.

Let my existence be an example.

For the weary and the worried.

While I live...

Let my life be lessons for laughter, love, and legacy.