"One Regret"
Hafiz
One regret that I am determined not to have
when I am lying upon my
death bed
is that we did not kiss
enough
Ecclesiastes 9.7-9
The Message
Seize life! Eat bread with gusto,
Drink wine with a robust heart.
Oh yes- God takes pleasure in your pleasure!
Dress festively every morning.
Don't skimp on colors and scarves.
Relish life with the spouse you love
Each and every day of your precarious life.
Each day is God's gift. It's all you get in exchange
For the hard work of staying alive.
Make the Most of each one!
Whatever turns up, grab it and do it. And heartily!
This is your last and only chance at it
God of wonder and possibility
Thank you!
Thank you for a full life
full of countless opportunities to partake in your extravagant love
may I always remember to enjoy this miraculous life
full of laughter and good conversation
with friends,
around a table
as you once gathered in such a way
may I recognize you in these moments
may I always turn toward acts
of community
of joy
of love
may I always turn toward you
amen
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