To breathe <br />To laugh <br />To tear <br />To cry <br /> <br />Mother’s kisses <br />And father’s hugs <br />Sisters’ talks and <br />Brother’s cries <br />Day and night <br />For fourteen years <br /> <br />I remember when I was down <br />I said to myself and made me happy <br /> <br />Ode to water, ode to food <br />Ode to me, and ode to you <br />Most of all, <br />Ode to life, and ode to death. <br />Life. <br />Live it. Love it. Enjoy it while you can. <br />Death. <br />Stop it. Look back. Regret it you know you can. <br /> <br />TICK TOCK. TICK TOCK. <br />Time is ticking, hurry up and make your move <br />I did what I had to do <br />Now…IT’S YOUR TURN! !<br /><br />Cynthia Onukwugha<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/ode-to-life-and-death/
