I hear it from survivors of cancer
and other death-defiers of disease
I see it in near-death experiencers and
the old simply nearing the end
how they live the definition of precious
something valuable not to be treated carelessly
and tiptoe through seconds linger
in minutes and reach the hour
knowing the day’s just begun
they take time to be a warm presence
hand out love quietly to the world
giving back more than what was taken
it appears to occur when
they have next to nothing
then realize something
life itself is the diamond
the only unreturnable gift
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