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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.

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Karen Jones

Date: 10/16/2023 10:15:00 AM

So true. We only have one life and one chance to live it! Well written wisdom!

Valsa George

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.

Jennifer Proxenos

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.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/3/2023 4:47:00 AM

So true and so well delivered, Alexis. A precious write.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 10/2/2023 11:05:00 PM

You poem holds valuable lessons to live by, Alexis.So nicely written.

Stephan McBride

Date: 10/2/2023 7:33:00 PM

Very true words of wisdom, love it : ) this is a precious inspirational gift to read : )

I Am Anaya

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

Bill Baker

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

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/2/2023 2:58:00 PM

Insightful and powerful words, Alexis! I agree. Life is a precious gift, and I don't like to waste it with procrastination and regrets. I also don't like 'drama queens and kings.' They waste time and try to drain me of my emotional energy. I digress (again). You did a wonderful job with your poem. Have a lovely afternoon, Sara

Jan Allison

Date: 10/2/2023 2:03:00 PM

wise words indeed Alexis! hugs jan xx