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A Life Not Lived

I am not remembered in any form or way Undeserving of their love and respect. I understand, and yet I grieve. For myself. For what I lost Ignoring the ones who could have Showered me with love But did not Because they knew me not. I reserve my place in the cosmos Of ignorance Recognizing truth and love once again upon the throne of death as I enter a kingdom I do not deserve The angels grabbed me and gave me what I had sought on earth in the form of lust, not even my biggest mistake. My soul cries now At a life not lived.

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Pratap Roy

Date: 12/13/2019 1:28:00 AM

A very good poem. Nicely presented. God bless you.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 12/13/2019 6:47:00 AM

Thank you Pratap. I truly have some deep feelings that have to have poetry as an outlet.

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 7/10/2019 7:34:00 PM

Congratulations Caren on this heartfelt verse being POTD!

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/10/2019 7:53:00 PM

Thank you Sandra. I know that many people do not live the life they wanted and realize it a few seconds too late.

Robertina B.

Date: 7/9/2019 8:29:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD, dear Caren.. I absolutely enjoyed this work of art.. I am inspired by your wonderful creativity.. An amazing write, my friend. A fave for me!! Blessings..

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/9/2019 9:48:00 PM

Thank you Robertina. I appreciate your stopping by.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/9/2019 12:00:00 PM

- A touching poem, Caren - Congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/9/2019 9:49:00 PM

Dear Anne-Lise, I was tempted not to post this one as it felt a bit negative, but I wrote it so....

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/9/2019 6:45:00 AM

Congratulations, Caren! Your heart spills from your pen.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/9/2019 9:49:00 PM

Thank you Kim. She truly does. I try to keep her back but she will not be thwarted.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 7/9/2019 6:13:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD Caren! Poignant! xomo

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/9/2019 9:49:00 PM

Thank you Maureen. I am so glad you stopped by!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/9/2019 12:58:00 AM

Caren my dear friend , I am proud to know you, you of all of us are so full of life, enjoy every day as we only get one shot at living our life. Congrats on POTD truly deserved. Hugs, Jennifer.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/9/2019 2:59:00 AM

Thank you so much, Jennifer. It was so surprising and I knew about it early thanks to Tania and Tom who posted about it before I went to a workshop yesterday morning. It is so nice to be honoured. I am so glad that you stopped by! Thanks.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 7/8/2019 11:29:00 PM

Sorry, Caren, I did not see this earlier. I was up till 2am PST and it was not posted yet, so I went to bed, Congratulations on the POTD. Exciting event! Panagiota

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/9/2019 12:23:00 AM

I fully understand. I am trying my BEST to go to sleep tonight at 12:22 a.m. but alas, here I am, not sleeping and I have a workshop all day tomorrow! Thanks for the congratulations, my friend.

Charles Messina

Date: 7/8/2019 9:11:00 PM

Powerful and thought provoking. Great write, Caren. Congratulations on POTD :)

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/8/2019 10:51:00 PM

Thank you Charles. They say when death is at your door you never regret the things you tried and failed at; all of your regrets are about the things you did not try that you wanted to try.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 7/8/2019 7:33:00 PM

"I am not remembered in any form or way" This thought touches my heart so deeply. It's very sad indeed, for those that will never have the opportunity- to Live. Congratulations Caren, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brady

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/8/2019 10:52:00 PM

Thank you Brandy. It is sad.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/8/2019 7:22:00 PM

An expressive poem that is profound my friend. Congratulations on your deserving honor of POTD! Congratulations! : ) xxoo

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/8/2019 10:52:00 PM

Thank you so much Connie. I felt it was pretty wonderful to learn of this honor before 6 a.m.! Too bad my internet went down most of the day.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/8/2019 6:17:00 PM

You can really feel it as you read it. Great POTD.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/8/2019 10:53:00 PM

Thank you Paula. I am so glad you stopped by.

Eve Roper

Date: 7/8/2019 4:40:00 PM

Love your thoughts , Caren, congratulations on POTD

Gry Christensen

Date: 7/8/2019 3:18:00 PM

So emotional! Congratulations!!

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/8/2019 3:32:00 PM

Thank you so much! I almost did not post this one. Now I am glad that I did.

Heidi Sands

Date: 7/8/2019 1:24:00 PM

Congratulations for your great POTD Caren! :)

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/8/2019 3:33:00 PM

Thank you Heidi. I was pretty surprised and happy.

Kurt Ravidas

Date: 7/8/2019 1:04:00 PM

Wow, that's what I call the words! THE WORDS. They are my belated fave. And, hoping, fave again. Congrats, Caren. This is amazing.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/8/2019 3:34:00 PM

Thank you Kurt. I penned this for another site for a specific contest. Almost did not post it here. Ha! Glad I changed my mind.

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/8/2019 12:29:00 PM

Your potent pen has delivered a beautifully expressive and thought provoking poem, Caren. Congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTD honors, my friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/8/2019 3:35:00 PM

Thank you so much Susan. I was super surprised. Glad I decided to post this one.

Joseph May

Date: 7/8/2019 9:54:00 AM

A powerful write Caren..Congrats on POTD..

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/8/2019 3:35:00 PM

Thank you Joseph. I appreciate your kind words.

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 7/8/2019 9:36:00 AM

VERY good, Caren! And a warning to many of us. Congratulations!

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/8/2019 3:36:00 PM

I did truly mean for it as a warning for life is so short. I did not realize how short until I got shingles and experienced seven weeks of pure h.....

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/8/2019 9:10:00 AM

Hi Caren, This is such a deep and thought provoking write. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved- Alexis

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/8/2019 3:36:00 PM

Thank you Alexis. I was so shocked but excited!

Daniel Turner

Date: 7/8/2019 9:00:00 AM

Congratulations Caren on POTD. Nicely penned!

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/8/2019 3:37:00 PM

Thank you Daniel. This was such a nice surprise!

Winged Warrior

Date: 7/8/2019 8:35:00 AM

Caren, you hit one right out of the park...Congrats!! on your much-deserved POTD!!...very emotive write my friend...grabs at the core...sending much love and respect...^WW^ :o)

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/8/2019 3:37:00 PM

Right out of the park! Wow! This makes me feel very special. Thank you Winged Warrior!

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 7/8/2019 7:27:00 AM

Sincere congratulations on Poem of the Day, Caren.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/8/2019 3:37:00 PM

Thank you Greg. I am so glad you stopped by. This made me smile.

Arturo Michael

Date: 7/8/2019 7:08:00 AM

Lovely lovely lovely...Congratulations

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/8/2019 3:38:00 PM

Thank you Arturo. I am warmed by all of these congratulations which makes the POTD feel so much greater!

Charlie Knowlton

Date: 7/8/2019 6:34:00 AM

Congrats Caren on POTD…I could truly feel your pain and regrets. I think we all have them.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/8/2019 3:39:00 PM

I know we do, but do we share them? I certainly do not but this time, I thought I might give you a little peek....