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Wasted Time?

Another year passes, those days are all gone I think of time wasted, and know there was none For those moments I sat, idle and still Preserved me from feeling over the hill They gave me the strength to get on my way And do things I should have done yesterday All the times that I stood, and quietly listened To friends of mine, who’ve thought, "it’s the end" Is time I’ll get back, with interest you see When they stop and listen, to what troubles me Each peaceful moment, with nothing to do I'll spend admiring the glorious view Back down the year, the milestones laid The things I've achieved and memories made The time is not lost, it's carefully measured Stored in my mind, and forever treasured

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 6/20/2011 3:39:00 PM
I have enjoyed reading your poems I think you are very talented :) And thank you for your comment
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Date: 1/13/2011 6:49:00 AM
Superb write! A very thoughtful description of time! Thanks for kind views on my poem! thanks again- Seema
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Date: 1/6/2011 4:28:00 PM
A super write Nick and a wonderful expression of inner feelings from the depth of your heart.. so wonderful to see u on Soup again and to view your warm and always welcome comments on my poetry... wishing u a wonderful and blessed new year from all of us here in USA and family to u and yours..luv..
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Date: 11/16/2010 7:41:00 PM
Excellent piece Nick .. a mirror image of all of us my friend u have penned so well to share this gifted piece with us all.. enjoyed.. be blessed this happy day with luv...
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Date: 11/15/2010 9:57:00 AM
sounds like you have come to positive terms with life! Light & Love
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Date: 11/15/2010 9:08:00 AM
This was beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
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Date: 11/14/2010 11:43:00 AM
Enjoyed this read on this warm Sunday afternoon. Enjoy your day.
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Date: 11/12/2010 5:47:00 PM
wow, a very good message, Nick. Time should never be wasted and it's great that you can look back and say you wasted none! Beautiful. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 11/12/2010 12:10:00 PM
Words of wisdom, Nick! Solitude and contemplation is never wasted.. I believe that those are times when listen to and hear God, who speaks to our spirit using our senses and nature. Your poem goes to my fav. list today. Thanks for reading mine and the kind comments. Always, Audrey
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Date: 11/11/2010 10:02:00 AM
Although some people think time spent just thinking is "wasted," I fully agree with you, Nick. Many decisions are made during such periods of contemplation and regeneration of the spirit often results. Can relate to you fine poem! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 11/11/2010 8:35:00 AM
Great outlook on life my friend..its usally a depressing time for some...glad we share the same views....Michael
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