Opening the front door and stepping outside
I was greeted with a very pleasant breeze
What a great day to just relax in my swing
And watch as the leaves fell from the trees
Gone were the sweltering days of the summer
As they were replaced with a cooler degree
And as I sat and hummed my favorite tune
I thought of my loved ones I wanted to see
Just how long since I had bothered to call
Was a question that I asked myself aloud
And realizing the time that had gone by
I knew the answer did not make me proud
I'm sure everyone must be doing just fine
Or someone would have called us by now
Isn't that the way it had been for years
A thought that caused a frown on my brow
Slowly I did swing as the breeze did blow
Remembering the laughter and joyful glee
The times we shared as a loving family
And I wondered did they ever think of me
People that we knew and shared our love
Seemed no longer to respond or exist
Could they have forgotten we were alive
Did our relationship they just dismiss
All these questions went through my mind
As slowly the sun disappeared from sight
Darkness was soon to visit the mountains
Until the moon rose to shine it's light
As another beautiful day now is at an end
I realize people need to stop and share
Their feelings of concern and compassion
Not taking for granted they know you care
Our time on earth is a very precious moment
And we never know how long it will last
So keep in touch with friends and family
And not let 'I Love You' be in your past
