Life
James Whitcomb Riley
Life is a gift to be used every day,
  Not to be smothered and hidden away;
  It isn’t a thing to be stored in the chest
  Where you gather your keepsakes and treasure your best;
  It isn’t a joy to be sipped now and then
  And promptly put back in a dark place again.
  Life is a gift that the humblest may boast of
  And one that the humblest may well make the most of.
  Get out and live it each hour of the day,
  Wear it and use it as much as you may;
  Don’t keep it in niches and corners and grooves,
  You’ll find that in service its beauty improves.
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Beautiful analogy of life and how precious it is to live it fully ☺
Thank you Camille. Life surely is a wonderful gift and a grateful heart has to sing. Have a great day, stay healthy and strong. Ray
Thank you Ray