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While You See a Chance Take It

We can all sit and look back at the past At relationships we thought ‘forever’ that sadly didn’t last Time and tide will wait for no man Just embrace life as much as you can None of us know what fate will dictate Grab every opportunity before it’s too late One day our tomorrow will never come Then it’s too late for things we’ve not done Live life to the full don’t waste it away And tell your folks you love them every day Poem inspired by Darren Watson’s blog ‘Why do the years go so fast’ Title taken from Steve Winwood’s hit While You See A Chance Take It. Jan Allison 11th May 2014 Awarded 3rd Place in 'A poem you have not entered in a Poetry Soup contest #1' sponsored by Poet Destroyer A

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Robin Davis

Date: 6/21/2014 9:42:00 PM

Jan Words of truth and wisdom told so elegantly and honestly. We shouldn't waste any minute of life. Thank you for the great comment on my Sparks Of Shocking Love

Jan Allison
Date: 6/22/2014 2:17:00 AM

The older i get the more I regret missing opportunities in the past - we need to make our children aware you only get one chance go for it before it's too late. Hugs Jan xxx

Tim Smith

Date: 6/6/2014 11:07:00 AM

I remember this piece Jan...beautiful...love and hugs Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 6/6/2014 12:07:00 PM

Thanks for dropping by Tim. i adore the track of music and was inspired by Darren's blog. hugs as ever my friend. Jan xxx

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 5/17/2014 5:02:00 AM

Awesome write, loved this. Congratulations on the win, Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 5/17/2014 5:59:00 AM

Thank you so much for your kind praise Dr Mehta. Hugs Jan xxx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/16/2014 10:02:00 PM

You were doubly inspired to do this one and you got a great win from it.BIG congrats, sweet jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/17/2014 1:01:00 AM

I was indeed Andrea. Thanks for the lovely comments. I'm having such an incredible time here can't believe its been just over 3 months feels like forever! hugs Jan xxx

Paul Callus

Date: 5/16/2014 12:37:00 PM

Love this one Jan...and I know it means a lot more to you for life is always there waiting to give us a wake-up call. We only live once. :) // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 5/16/2014 12:45:00 PM

Thanks Paul for the lovely comments. Live each day to the full we never know what is around the next corner. Hugs as ever my friend. Jan xxxxx

Paul Callus
Date: 5/16/2014 12:38:00 PM

.....and congratulations:)

Robert Lindley

Date: 5/16/2014 6:49:00 AM

A fine write and Congrats on your win!

Jan Allison
Date: 5/16/2014 12:38:00 PM

Thanks so much Robert. I was delighted with my placing of this poem am so happy :-)

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 5/16/2014 1:56:00 AM

Great poem Jan n such a merited win ! Congrats !

Jan Allison
Date: 5/16/2014 2:25:00 AM

Thanks so much for the lovely comment Dr Sharma. Hugs Jan xxx

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/16/2014 12:11:00 AM

Hey Jan, Congratulations!!! Thank you for supporting my contest... Always~ Linda

Jan Allison
Date: 5/16/2014 2:25:00 AM

Gosh Linda didn't realise I'd got 3rd place - am made up! Hugs Jan xxxx Got to thank Darren and his blog for the inspiration for this one :-)

Poet Destroyer A
Date: 5/16/2014 1:01:00 AM

Jan Allison
Date: 5/16/2014 1:00:00 AM

Thanks Linda for sponsoring the contests. Hugs jan xxx

Elvernia Russell

Date: 5/15/2014 2:13:00 PM

Wow I read your poem and you are so right, it reminds me so much of my poem "when opportunity knocks". Great minds think alike.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/15/2014 2:17:00 PM

will dash straight by Elviernia and read. thanks for dropping by. Hugs Jan xxx

Mel Merrill

Date: 5/14/2014 1:04:00 AM

Nicely done, Jan. And btw, I'm a big Steve Winwood fan--"Higher Love," one of the best dance tunes ever! Hope you're doing well...xxx...mel

Jan Allison
Date: 5/14/2014 1:11:00 AM

HI Mel thanks for dropping by -I was lucky enough to see Stevie Winwood in concert many years ago hes incredilbe! I love arc of a diver too. Wish I'd managed to see him when he collaborated with Eric Clapton - seen Clapton twice - hes a legend! Hugs as ever I'm still your Ironwoman lol Jan xxxx

Carrie Richards

Date: 5/13/2014 9:04:00 PM

A message that we should all remember, every day is precious , too precious to waste! :) Nicely said !

Jan Allison
Date: 5/14/2014 1:08:00 AM

thanks for the lovely comment Carrie. Hugs Jan x

Ivo Cos

Date: 5/13/2014 4:32:00 PM

This is inspiring and motivational, I dare say. Elegant and admirably written Ellan Vannin Poem.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/13/2014 4:33:00 PM

Thanks again Ivo - I owe the inspiration to Darren Watson for his writing blog. hugs Jan xxx

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/13/2014 1:18:00 PM

a gracious reminder to live well and stay in the now.. superb read, jan. huggs

Jan Allison
Date: 5/13/2014 1:24:00 PM

Thanks Nette for the lovely comment. Hugs Jan xx

Robert Lindley

Date: 5/12/2014 8:50:00 PM

Wished I had that wisdom when a young man. For regrets I have aplenty'... Living a big and wild life will give regrets if it was truly wild.. A fine offering and enjoyed reading it..

Jan Allison
Date: 5/13/2014 1:03:00 AM

thanks you for those kind words Robert. Hugs Jan x

Darren Watson

Date: 5/12/2014 1:20:00 PM

I have no regrets about he past because I was such a little angel, lol Loved the poem Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 5/16/2014 12:42:00 PM

Massive thanks Darren for your blog which was the inspiration for this poem - will share the award with you. Hugs as ever Jan xxxx

Jan Allison
Date: 5/12/2014 1:42:00 PM

Yes I can see from your blog you had a shiny halo and it has never fallen round your ankles and I know now you are perfectly behaved now Mr Watson! Hugs as ever your friend Jan xxx

Saba Khan

Date: 5/12/2014 12:05:00 AM

Yeah! very true :)

Jan Allison
Date: 5/12/2014 12:55:00 AM

thanks for dropping by Saba. Hugs Jan x

Arthur Vaso

Date: 5/11/2014 9:05:00 PM

Lovely poem, and as much as I see a chance these days, I just cant, to many dam security cameras!!!

Jan Allison
Date: 5/12/2014 12:54:00 AM

LOL thanks for dropping by Arthur. hugs Jan x

Jack Horne

Date: 5/11/2014 6:26:00 PM

such truth and wisdom here, my friend

Jan Allison
Date: 5/12/2014 12:54:00 AM

Thanks for dropping by with your comment Jack. hugs Jan x

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 5/11/2014 4:40:00 PM

Very good advise! Light & Love

Jan Allison
Date: 5/11/2014 4:42:00 PM

Thanks Debbie for the lovely comment. hugs Jan xxx

Ken Carroll

Date: 5/11/2014 3:43:00 PM

A truly uplifting and enjoyable write..

Jan Allison
Date: 5/11/2014 3:45:00 PM

Thanks Ken for that lovely comment :-) Hugs Jan x

Evelyn James

Date: 5/11/2014 12:43:00 PM

This is amazing, Jan, I especially loved this one, life is precious and shouldn't be wasted, dream of tomorrow but don't dwell on yesterday, lovely message Beth xxx

Jan Allison
Date: 5/11/2014 1:13:00 PM

Thank you so much for the lovely comment Beth. I have to thank Darren for his inspiration both for this poem and the others we write together. Hug Jan xx

Mark J. Halliday

Date: 5/11/2014 10:58:00 AM

Yes, embrace life, but don't be reckless or foolish about it. Don't just spend for today, but invest for tomorrow. I know that sounds boring, but...

Jan Allison
Date: 5/11/2014 10:59:00 AM

Very wise words Mark. thanks for dropping by. Hugs Jan xxx

Eileen Manassian

Date: 5/11/2014 2:49:00 AM

I agree, sweetie. .. Life is running its course and will not slow down. No time for regrets. Great write.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/11/2014 3:38:00 AM

Thanks Eileen.for your lovely comments as ever .... watch out for our jadazzle page which is on its way with more new poems to come :-) :-) :-) hugs my friend. Jan xxx

Deborah Shiells

Date: 5/10/2014 9:26:00 PM

Hi Jan, Your a kind one and I love this write my friend. Thanks so much for this endearing write, words of wisdom,written very very well. Peace, Deborah

Jan Allison
Date: 5/11/2014 3:36:00 AM

Thanks as ever Deborah for your lovely kind words. Hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 5/10/2014 9:08:00 PM

What a beautiful inspirational poem Jan,,,I adore your poetry...hugs Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 5/11/2014 3:36:00 AM

Aww TIm I adore your work too :-) Darren and I are currently setting up a jadazzle page so watch this space :-) :-) :-) hugs Jan x