Only Today

It’s 8:14 in the morning. You have finished

Your first cup of coffee. It could be any morning,

Bright and sunny to begin. But this morning a

Thought—You have been given an assignment.

It comes without warning, there is something

Meant for you to do. And today is the day. It

Could be the first day or the last. Yes, the day

Begins this way, numbered, yet how many,

Or few, who can say? Shower and shave, trim

The beard should facial hair be the style you

Wear. Women may take a bit more time to

Prepare. Select clothing suitable for the task

At hand. Be prepared, this day should be un-

Like any other. Disregard previous procedures

And routines, the ho-hum ordinary does not

Apply. Remember, today is the day, and a

Major change awaits you. Strength and deter-

Mination are a must to face and successfully

Complete that which you have been assigned

And recognize. And today is the day,

Bright and sunny.

You have had your cup of coffee.

You know what needs to be done.

It’s 9:00 AM. You may begin.

Chris Hanch 5-6-17