love now

all too often,
we hear that the ones we love
have been lost,
lost to themselves
and lost to the world.
the pain becomes a burden,
the fear possesses everything,
it’s beastly.

and those that leave
will never understand
just how loved they
really are,
and how much their loss
really impacts those
close bonds they forged.
it’s true,
we never know where
anyone will be
when we wake up tomorrow,
which is why love
is an important piece
of the puzzle.

remind those
that you love
how you feel today.
give them a hug,
a few kind words,
whatever you can
to show how much
the people in your life
mean to you.
there’s no telling
where the world
will take you
or anyone else
in the next 24 hours,
so spend these
current minutes
sharing in the love
and creating positive mindsets.
remind them that they’re valued,
that they influence you
and make you happy,
and think of
where you’d be
if they left the earth tomorrow.

don’t wait. love now.