Today

Hi, my name’s Joe Casey but you can call me Joe
There’s something I must tell you that you already know
It’s all about a gift you gave, the one that set me free
The one that opened up my heart so I could just be me

It isn’t in a box or bag, or sitting on a shelf
And I can’t even find it ‘til I look inside myself
But when I do, it’s there alright, and that’s where it will stay
That simple gift you gave to me, the gift I call “Today”

Today is full of precious joys, in fact, more than I need
Each day bears fruit and multiplies like Nature’s might seed
Today is where I find my dreams fulfilled before I know it
And love is free inside of me, and I have but to show it

Today is where my God resides, showing me the way
And if I pay attention, He’ll not lead me stray
When I wake up to fragile dawn or rest my head at night
He whispers to me quietly and makes it all just right

Today frees me from worry and regret about the past
It shows me that tomorrow isn’t really coming fast
Today gives me my gratitude and fills my heart with song
It shows me that each moment can be infinitely long

Today I feel your love and care…I feel it deep inside
It know that there is nothing that I ever have to hide
For we were ordained long ago, I feel it in my heart
My soul tells me that God Himself had planned it from the start

So talk and walk and share with me, I’m ready to begin
I have a place inside of me for you, will you come in?
And if I’m ever doubting that you love, you can say
“Remember how I loved you when I gave to you Today”

© Joe Casey 1995