Quick, quick, hurry, hurry br time is passing with a flurry br Things to do, no time to linger br life is caught up in a wringer br br But whoa, whoa, let's slow the pace br life need not be an all-out race br What of life's gifts that pass on by br as treasures lost to make one cry br br Seasons' colors and nature's beauty br ask for time for us to see br A slower pace allows some focus br as life's wonders beg for notice br br A leaf, a cloud, a summer shower br a rainbow's arc, a full moon's power br A child's giggle, a lover's sigh br a sweet embrace, a refreshing cry br br An open mind, a relaxing breath br a calm acceptance of life and death br The invitation is ours to ponder br as we focus on a life of wonderbr br Mark Bratliebr br