THURSDAY THOUGHTS: POETRY PROMPT---NEVER TOO LATE

 A stranger asked me long ago

"Why this, why here, why now?"

The sentiments, a friend echoed

"What's this ease all about?"

I'd had the conversation, too

"Have you just settled now?

What do you really want to do

Do you remember how?

That thought that lingered yesterday--

Can’t wait ‘til you’re awake

To ask, “Why did you let it go?

Do you think it’s too late?"

Every morning looked the same

Fear always taking lead

Each day, so many open doors

Doubt always spoke to me,

"You're not a youngster anymore

You should have done that then

Too late to dream those dreams of yours

Think of what could have been

Leave that for them to do

Face it--it's much too late for you

Just practice your applause

Your smile

Forget anything new."

Have you those conversations, too?

Aren't you a little mad?

You've let them get the best of you

Lose life you could have had

But wait, you're listening, so that means

There's time to put away

The painful and the doubtful things

That keep your joy at bay;

That keep you stuck in places you don't really want to be

It's not too late for you, my friend

I feel the same for me

It's not too late

Never too late

There's still life left today

Much more to give, 

Much more to share

And even more to say

It's never too late, 

It's not too late 

Don't sink your own ship—sail!

Don't dig your own grave; bow out 

Waste time wondering if you'll fail

It's not too late

Be kinder to yourself

Let courage in

Don’t stage a premature end

Where joy and hope begin

It's never too late

It’s not too late

There's still life left today

Much more to give, 

Much more to share

And even more to say