….
on a merry-go-round?
Or
listened to the rain slapping on the ground?
followed
a butterfly's erratic flight?
Or
gazed at the sun into the fading night?
You
better slow down.
Don't
dance so fast.
Time
is short.
The
music won't last.
Do
you run through each day on the fly?
When
you ask "How are you?"
Do
you hear the reply?
When
the day is done do you lie in your bed
With
the next hundred chores Running through your head?
You'd
better slow down
Don't
dance so fast.
Time
is short.
The
music won't last.
Ever
told your child, we'll do it tomorrow?
And
in your haste, not see his sorrow?
Ever
lost touch, Let a good friendship die
Cause
you never had time To call and say "Hi"?
You'd
better slow down.
Don't
dance so fast.
Time
is short.
The
music won't last.
When
you run so fast to get somewhere
You
miss half the fun of getting there.
When
you worry and hurry through your day,
It
is like an unopened gift. thrown away.
Life
is not a race.
Do
take it slower
Hear
the music
Before
the song is over.
(Author
unknown)