Take Care

Posted by Brad Osborne on June 19, 2021 · 16 Comments 

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I cannot tell you to stop living

Quell the need for the things you do

Remind you of doctor’s orders

Take any of the joy you are due

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You have always been a man of action

The last one to seek any rest

But time has taken the heavy toll

On the heart that beats in your chest

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You are not ready to be any less

You are not ready to lay down and die

And although it is truly selfish

I am not ready to say goodbye

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So, please, do take care of yourself

Not for you, but for those you hold dear

I don’t want to take anything from you

Nor have a day without you here

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