You may or may not know that March is Kidney Awareness Month. A month set aside to acknowledge those who have been recipients or donors of kidneys. Today I had the pleasure of participating in a charity event entitled Celebration of Life. The proceeds from the event went directly to two families who have experienced kidney transplants. I wrote this poem in their honor....
Celebrate Life
(a tribute to Nicolle Spencer and Tim and Najuana Robinson)
Copyright 2011
The dictionary defines celebration
as “a joyful occasion, a joyous diversion.”
Celebrate good times, c’mon
Celebrate good times, c’mon
Let’s celebrate...”
Celebrate
Celebrate life
the day by day
joys and challenges
moments and memories
the journey
I wish that I could have this moment for life
for life
Cause in this moment
i just feel so alive
alive
Celebrate
Celebrate life
Celebrate Jesus
Jesus is the way, the truth and the life
Jesus said, I have come the you may have life
and have it more abundantly
Celebrate Jesus, Celebrate
Celebrate Jesus, Celebrate
Celebrate
Celebrate life
Celebrate Jesus
Celebrate YOU
You with arms that hold
Shoulders to lean on
Smiles that brighten up gloomy days
Hands that guide babies into this world
Drums that beat
Feet that dance the rhythm
Voices that sing His praises
Celebrate
Celebration
a jubilation
a jamboree
a festive event
a joyous occasion
A PARTY
a celebration of life
a celebration of Jesus
a celebration of you