Life is but a fleeting spark,
A flame that flickers in the dark,
And yet we hold it close and dear,
And cherish every moment here.
In every step we take each day,
We find new reasons to be gay,
To smile and laugh and feel the joy,
That life presents us to enjoy.
In work we find a sense of pride,
And in our rest we're satisfied,
With simple pleasures that we find,
In every moment of our mind.
No car today? No need to fret,
Just walk and let your soul be met,
With all the beauty that surrounds,
And let your feet make happy sounds.
Those we can't see, we hear their voice,
And in their words we can rejoice,
For love and friendship know no bounds,
And happiness in them abounds.
And those we cannot get, we dream,
And in our thoughts we make them gleam,
With all the joy they bring our way,
And hope for better times each day.
Yesterday is gone, we know,
But memories of it still glow,
And in those moments we can see,
The happiness that used to be.
And tomorrow is a mystery,
But in its hope we can be free,
To dream and plan and work and pray,
And let our happiness hold sway.
So let us laugh and pass the time,
And in each moment feel sublime,
For life is short and time is swift,
And happiness is the greatest gift.
by Otieno Elvis Gikoi
THE ELO’S POETRY
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