If this were deemed my final day,

[JMB1943]

What is the source of these lovely words?

 

If this were deemed my final day,

I wonder what I ought to say.

A thousand thoughts would cross my mind

For loved ones I must leave behind.

So seize this chance and beat the knell.

To dear ones leave a fond farewell.

My final wish; to see you smile.

Be proud! Your lives made mine worthwhile.

I’ve envied no other his wealth or his life,

For none have my children, grandchildren, or wife.

I’d alter not a thing about this novice race I ran,

But next time, try for all of you to be a better man.

 

Regards,

JMB

[neverforget]

JMB,

I had a serious health scare a few years ago and thought that I would like to write a few words to my family, i.e. my wife, children, and grandchildren. 

I'm touched that you should see fit to enquire. 

Happily they haven't got to read them as yet. 😊

[JMB1943]

Never forget,

 

Many thanks for writing this poem.

Although I am in good health, touch wood, I have had more than my three-score years and ten!

I am not nearly as good with words as are you, but your words describe my feelings exactly.

Have left a request with my wife to have my son read your words, when that time comes.

All best wishes & stay well.

[edit: Of course, only with your permission to appropriate your words.]

Regards,

JMB

Edited 17 April , 2021 by JMB1943

[GreyC]

Very nice!

GreyC

[neverforget]

9 hours ago, JMB1943 said:

Never forget,

 

Many thanks for writing this poem.

Although I am in good health, touch wood, I have had more than my three-score years and ten!

I am not nearly as good with words as are you, but your words describe my feelings exactly.

Have left a request with my wife to have my son read your words, when that time comes.

All best wishes & stay well.

[edit: Of course, only with your permission to appropriate your words.]

Regards,

JMB

I would expect my family, knowing me as they do, to forgive my clumsy little effort to express my feelings for them, but I am staggered to think that anyone else might deem them suitable.

Of course you can use my poem; I should be most honoured.

Hopefully my words will gather a good few layers of dust yet before they are called into action. 

Best regards..

Steve.

8 hours ago, GreyC said:

Very nice!

GreyC

Oh, any many thanks to you too Grey C.