Don't lose sight of it all,
The big things,
The earth, the hills, the desert,
The wind, the air, the sky,
The fire, the sun, the stars,
The water, the ocean, the river.

Don't lose sight of it all,
The small things,
The gestures,
The baby's cry,
The soft sound of breathing,
The smile.

Remember it all:
Hope and good thinking,
Time for talking,
Being human,
The warmth of her skin.
Before death comes,
You should live.