Positive Inspirational Attitude Stories

Priorities

So many things to do, I'm always rushing 'round
I wish that I had time to just sit still
I'll get done all the things I need to do today
I promise then I'll stop a while, I will

And so I start to tackle the list of chores I made
I'll make this house look really spick and span
I'll tidy up and wash the floor and vac and dust as well
Clean the bathrooms, clean the house - I know I can

A friend rings up. She's feeling down. She wants to come around
She asks if I have time to talk a while
I stop to make a coffee and lend a listening ear
I have nothing to give except my smile

Then, when she's feeling better and she knows that she's been heard
She thanks me and then she goes on her way
I look around my house and continue with my chores
For I am going to get somewhere today

The telephone then rings. My son's teacher's on the phone
She wants me to come down and get him now
I go down to the school and I bring my sick child home
I'll clean this house up later on somehow

And later when the kids are home; 'Mum, I need to talk'
And so I stop to listen for a while
My daughter tells me how she feels, she opens up her heart
Then, when she knows I've heard her, she can smile

When the night has come, I wonder, 'what did I achieve?'
And, then I look back on all I have done
The house is still not tidy and there is still so much to do
Just like it was when I had first begun

But, then I stop and realise my priorities are right
For when someone's in need then, I am there
I give to them the time they need and help them where I can
I let them know how much I really care

For when the years have passed and my kids have all moved out
They will feel the love and warmth I had to give
And I know that they'll remember the lessons that they learnt
In self-worth and in how they choose to live

Written by Michelle Tetley 
©2005

Michelle is an Australia based poet who is passionate about conveying positive, heartfelt messages to others through her poetry. Her very unique and special Touching Tributes are written personally for you or a loved one; be it for the birth of a baby, a retirement, a birthday, a wedding, bereavement or any special occasion.

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