A Precious Gift

Life is such a precious gift.
that most take for granted.
I have done it as well.
By not living life to my
full potential each day.
Life is meant to be lived.

Dwelling on yesteryear
and shoulda, coulda and
woulda's is a waste of time.


As long as the sun rises, 
one has a chance to do 
much better with time.

When it's your final curtain
call, times up no do-overs.

Waking up and not living
your very best life is
likened to wasted time;
Wasted time=wasted life.

Life is a precious gift from,
up above, be intentional
on how you live life each day.

One never knows when they
are viewing their last sunset.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023



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Date: 10/16/2023 10:15:00 AM
So true. We only have one life and one chance to live it! Well written wisdom!
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Date: 10/16/2023 12:52:00 AM
Life is so precious, a God given gift ! It is up to us how we make use of our time. If we live every moment knowing the value of time, we won't have to regret ! No body can predict when the Grim Reaper will come to claim our life. A poem inciting deep thoughts.
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Date: 10/11/2023 1:03:00 PM
I agree with your philosophy dear friend and have adopted it for some time, why - because in a single second your life ends, look at what is happening world wide, shattering, many have see 'their last sunset.' Your thinking is so wise. Hugs and blessing, Jennifer.
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Date: 10/3/2023 4:47:00 AM
So true and so well delivered, Alexis. A precious write.
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Date: 10/2/2023 11:05:00 PM
You poem holds valuable lessons to live by, Alexis.So nicely written.
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Date: 10/2/2023 7:33:00 PM
Very true words of wisdom, love it : ) this is a precious inspirational gift to read : )
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Date: 10/2/2023 7:04:00 PM
So true, Alexis. I agree with Sara. Beautiful words spoken. All the best to you. Message well received, don't waste your time. Love it! Anaya
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Date: 10/2/2023 4:27:00 PM
I agree, Alexis, especially as one approaches eighty. We do need to do more doing and less thinking about doing. This was a very well written poem, my friend. I enjoyed reading your poetry today. Blessings, Bill
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Date: 10/2/2023 2:03:00 PM
wise words indeed Alexis! hugs jan xx
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