"DON'T WASTE THIS MOMENT" a new song

I thought I'd share the lyrics to a new song I've been working on. Recently, I heard about the passing of a friend from high school and a few acquaintances and it put me in a funk. As people we get easily offended to the point we cut others off and  we chase after all these things that are suppose to fill our lives like money, career, success, and when your dead what can you do with it? You might not like me or believe in the same things that I believe in, but can't there be  some common ground where we meet? Perhaps we agree to disagree , but can't you wish the best for me? I think that's what this song I wrote is really about.  Eventually I'd like to record it, it has a sort of Elvis Costello meets Burt Bacharach thing happening.  Anyway, here are the lyrics for now.Hope you enjoy.

“DON’T WASTE THIS MOMENT”

Don’t waste this moment

Don’t waste this moment

The feelings we share

You might not get another chance

To tell  them you care

I’m tired of losing friends

Before their time should end

If having  it all is what it’s all about

Then why do people wanna  pretend

Don’t waste this moment

You might not get it again

Hindsight in clear focus

When your looking  now to then

If  nobody’s waiting home

Then what’s the meaning of success?

There’s no purpose in  a  Taj Mahal

If it’s still an emptiness

Don’t waste this moment

No more pulling punches

Or  sewing hard feelings up inside

Everybody’s different

 Let go of our pride

Don’t waste this moment

The feelings we share

You might not get another chance

To tell  people you care

There are some things we have in common

Other things we don’t agree on

Why not lend a helping hand

Even if we don’t get a long

Don’t waste this moment