"Tomorrow Never Comes!"
If I knew it would be the last time
That I′d see you fall asleep
I would tuck you in more tightly
And pray the Lord your soul to keep
If I knew it would be the last time
That I′d see you walk out the door
I would give you a hug and kiss
And call you back for just one more
If I knew it would be the last time
I′d hear your voice lifted up in praise
I would tape each word and action
And play them back throughout my days
If I knew it would be the last time
I would spare an extra minute or two
To stop and say "I love you,"
Instead of assuming you know I do
So just in case tomorrow never comes
And today is all I get
I′d like to say how much I love you
And I hope we never will forget
Tomorrow is not promised to anyone
Young or old alike
And today may be the last chance
You get to hold your loved one tight
So if you′re waiting for tomorrow
Why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes
You′ll surely regret the day
That you didn′t take that extra time
For a smile, a hug, or a kiss
And you were too busy to grant someone
What turned out to be their one last wish
So hold your loved ones close today
And whisper in their ear
That you love them very much, and
You′ll always hold them dear
Take time to say "I′m sorry,"
" Please forgive me," "thank you" or "it′s okay"
And if tomorrow never comes
You′ll have no regrets about today
© Norma Cornett Marek 1989
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