Morning Muse 74 : Make Today Count

If I died tomorrow, how would you remember me? Would you smile at the memories we created, tell stories about me to your children, or would my name fade quietly into silence? What would you say to me today — that you love me, that I’ll always have a place in your heart, that I’ve left imprints on your life — or would it just be a polite good-bye? Would you hold me close, reluctant to let go, or would it be a quick five-minute call ending with a dial tone?

I once heard about an old man who sat alone on a park bench every afternoon. People passed by without a glance, until one day a young woman stopped to ask if he was alright. He smiled and said, “I’m fine… but my friends always waited for the ‘right time’ to visit. They never did. Now, I wait for strangers to talk to.” His words carried a quiet ache — a reminder that love left unspoken is often love lost forever.

We never know what tomorrow holds, so today is all we truly have. Cherish it. Tell your parents you appreciate them. Wrap your arms around the ones you love. Share the words you’ve been saving. Yesterday is a memory, tomorrow is a mystery — but today is your chance to make it count.