For Granted Taken

By Dominic Jones

Spending time with family and friends

Making memories we will hold dear

It becomes glaringly obvious

And remains that much more clear

That our next breath is not even guaranteed

But it plants a seed

That nothing should be

For granted taken

Because it is much better to give

To never cast a shadow of a doubt

It could all be gone in an instant

Whisked away to be with passed loved ones

So today I resolve

To be more compassionate

Tolerant

Understanding

You never know what battle someone has

Beneath the surface

Because we all do

A beautifully flawed organism

Humanity

To find the silver lining

Always

Similarities brought to the forefront

We must realize we are all human

And hope will keep any dream alive

For as long as it needs to

Until it comes to fruition

And realistic