Enjoy Today
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My dad wrote this poem for my mother. She found it waiting for her on the kitchen table when she got home from work one day. Years later, pieces of it were read as part of my dad’s eulogy.
I share it with you today, on the anniversary of his death, to ask you to join me in celebrating his life.
My request is simply to honor Mike’s memory by taking some time to consciously “Enjoy Today”.
Enjoy Today
by Michael Zaklin, for his lady Lynne
Alarm, buzzing, ringing,
Radio on, listening to
What it has to say.
News, weather,
Enjoy Today!
Wash, get dressed,
Out the door,
Into the car,
On your way,
Meet the carpool,
Enjoy Today!
Traffic, bad weather,
Carpool companions,
Listen don’t answer,
Hear what they say,
Arrive at work,
Enjoy Today!
Noise from parents,
Students screaming,
Unhappy co-workers,
I must be dreaming.
Listen, don’t answer,
Hear what they say,
This is your profession,
Enjoy Today!
Time to leave,
Hurry, hurry, stand and wait,
Meet the carpool,
Someone’s late.
Ride home is comforting,
Only an hour,
Listen to the companions
Conversation is a little sweet,
a little sour.
Listen don’t answer,
Hear what they say.
Arrive at home,
Enjoy Today!
On the table set before you,
Cards and flowers,
From one who adores you.
Hugs and Kisses,
A beautiful bouquet.
Sweet caresses,
Words of endearment
and understanding,
From one who loves you,
No need to answer,
Enjoy Today
!!
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This, by your Pop, is very special – my Pop’s anniversary of “leaving” was 2/28 – 2 yrs.
Your Dad and my Dad – Special people. – That poem speaks volumes of our daily life – and what is to be cherished! TY VM !
This is an awesome post. Thank you for sharing with all of us!!
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Thank you for sharing memories of your father with us. Mike Zaklin was a wonderful man.
What a wonderful poem – i love the last part so much where he talks of being understanding.
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I’m sorry your dad isn’t here anymore. He seems pretty awesome, and is quite dashing in that picture! Thank you for sharing something so personal. Hugs to you.
So sweet. I’m misty eyed.
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Thank you all so much for your kind words! My dad was a special man – sweet & full of love. He taught me so many values – among them the importance of friends and family. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share some of that with you all!
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I just got around to reading this today – and I’ve got to say – I’m completely teary eyed. Thank you so much for sharing this Faryl!
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-E
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In honor of Mike, I’m going to enjoy today with breakfast in bed and teaching English to low-income kids later. RT [link to post]
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