Life

• Peta Arrindell, Grade 10
• Poetry
• 2013

Life.
A gift we possess in which we take advantage of every day without always realising it's true value.
The things that separates us from being an endless black pit of nothing.
It allows us to wake up everyday.
It allows us to do things and say what you want to say.
It allows us to go through various experiences that enrich us and challenge us, so that when we pass, we have no regrets.
It is something that should be celebrated more than just once a year. Not with an elaborate party or festival, but just maybe a simple recognition everyday such as; "Today I'm happy that I'm alive."
Why?
Because one day you won't wake up.
One day you won't be able o say or do anything more.
A day where regrets start to creep in but there will be nothing to be done about it.
A day none of us can truly predict, therefore it is important to always remember and cherish this gift as much as possible.
Life is the gift that just keeps giving.
So don't hold back.
Don't suppress it's powers.
Get as much as you need from it.
That is when you really and truly appreciate the value of it.