I Vow

In honor of two wonderful, inspiring writers (my Granddad and Maya Angelou) who both passed away recently, I share with you (and them) my most recent poem, "I Vow":

"I Vow"

I vow

To open every book 

Starting with page one 

Keep on turning, keep reading 

Till I've read the last one. 

I vow 

To keep on learning 

For the world is vast 

Flowing with people and ideas 

Everyone part of the cast

I vow 

To stay forever young 

And live each single day 

From sunup to sundown 

Never letting it get away. 

I vow 

To take a step back 

Relax and smell the air 

Fresh as spring flowers 

No troubles, not a care. 

I vow 

To love with my heart 

So fully, so strong 

A bond that never breaks 

No matter who's wrong. 

I vow 

To have a quick pint 

Or shot, or glass or three 

For breakfast, lunch or dinner 

All the above, it's up to me. 

I vow 

To never forget 

That all life carries on 

In different shapes and forms 

So we're never truly gone.

- 5/17/2014