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An Unfair Thief- Contest

“Time is the thief you cannot banish." Phyllis McGinley, Writer, 1905 - 1978 Live in the now because the internal clock will continue until your time runs. Time is an unfair thief. For coming without warning at different stages in one's life. Time can come early when one is oblivious to the tic tock. Or at noon when one is tuned in to the second hand. By the time one’s twilight hour nears, they have lived an unfinished life. For paying to much attention to the CLOCK that they forgot to live in the moment. One thing for sure is , Father Time has an appointment with us. Live in the now , because the internal clock will continue until your time runs out. Time is an unfair thief. For coming without warning at different stages in one's life. Time can come early, when one is oblivious to the tic tock. Or at noon when one is tuned in to the second hand. By the time one’s twilight hour nears, they have lived an unfinished life. For paying to much attention to the CLOCK that they forgot to live in the moment. One thing for sure is, Father Time has an appointment with us. Live in the now , because the internal clock will continue until your time runs out. Contest:Quote Inspired Sponsor: Constance La France 11/11/2020

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Date: 11/20/2020 3:57:00 AM
I like the line "will continue until your time runs out". For sure no one knows when the clock will run out. Congrats on your winner. Sara
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Date: 11/17/2020 3:47:00 AM
Very nicely penned Alexis, Congrats on your win
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Date: 11/16/2020 5:54:00 PM
Enjoyed reading, Alexis. Congratulations on your win in Constance contest. Hugs Eve
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Date: 11/16/2020 5:56:00 PM
Hi Even, Thank you so much. I appreciate that you stopped by to congratulate me:-)Alexis
Date: 11/15/2020 12:06:00 PM
There is much wisdom in this writing, Alexis. I especially liked your refrain 'One thing for sure is , Father Time has an appointment with us.' We'd better be ready for that appointment! Congrats on your win ~ John
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Date: 11/15/2020 5:49:00 AM
Yes being mindful is the key. Congrats on your win.
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Date: 11/15/2020 2:15:00 AM
Alexis, congratulations on your win in my Quote Inspired Contest with this wonderful poem _Constance
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Date: 11/14/2020 7:11:00 PM
Congratulations, Alexis, on your win for this well-deserving piece!!
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Date: 11/13/2020 7:17:00 AM
Alexis, our internal tic toc will abruptly come to an end one heartbeat apart, life and death, and the outward clock continues for everyone else who awaits their internal clock to abruptly stop, so lets live for the moment. Beautiful write, Hugs and blessings my dearest friend. Jennifer.
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Date: 11/13/2020 5:17:00 AM
Check line 11, a small typo. I do agree with the sentiment of this piece. Hugs Rick.
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Date: 11/11/2020 10:51:00 PM
I have long learned to live one day at a time. ~~
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Date: 11/11/2020 8:07:00 PM
The lesson in your poem is one all should adhere to-stop and smell the roses and live in the moment. Best of wishes for the contest. :) Evelyn
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Date: 11/11/2020 5:31:00 PM
A wise poem Alexis. Live in the moment. Once it passes, you can't get it back. Well done :)
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Date: 11/11/2020 3:48:00 PM
Live in the now -- great message, Alexis... Yet learn from the past and prepare for the future as well. Still and all, NOW is the time! :) gw
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Date: 11/11/2020 3:10:00 PM
Such an important message Alexis - live each moment as a gift then it can't be stolen! Best wishes for the contest!
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Date: 11/11/2020 1:01:00 PM
Wonderful message, Alexis.---live in the now. All the best.
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