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Have you ever watched little kids play on a merry-go-round?

Have you ever listened to rain as it hit the ground? 

Have you ever seen a swarm of ants, or watched a butterfly’s flight-

As you gazed at the sun-

When day was almost done?

Have you ever asked a person “How are you”?

Only to hear the same old answer as you always do?

“Fine thank you” he says and walks away.

He has no time to talk today.

Have you ever told you daughter, “We’ll do it tomorrow”?

And in haste not seen her sorrow?

When the day is finally done and you’re in bed-

Do you lie in bed with more chores flying through your head?

Have you ever lost touch or let a good friendship die-

Only because you didn’t have time to call and say “Hi”?

When you hurry and worry through your day,

It’s like an unopened gift – - just thrown away. 

Treasure the day, it is a gift to you-

And meant for enjoyment in all you do.

You’d better slow down, don’t dance too fast.

Time is short and the music won’t last.

When you hurry and scurry to get somewhere-

Remember:  Half the fun of getting there.

Life is not a race, so take it slower.

Hear all the music, before the song is over.