Eventually

If you take your time, eventually time will overtake you.

FIRST PLACE WINNER
Written 4/25/2021
for "Paradox of Life" Contest
sponsored by JCB Brul
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Gauthier Avatar
April 30, 2021 at 10:31 PM
Good twist here, Milton~
Dietrich Avatar
April 30, 2021 at 4:11 PM
a very hard truth!! Good one, Milt. BIG congrats
Hankins Avatar
April 30, 2021 at 6:28 PM
Andrea, your comments are always welcomed. I feel good knowing you read and approved of something I wrote.
Lawless Avatar
April 30, 2021 at 2:05 PM
time and tide wait for no one. nice take on the paradox
Hankins Avatar
April 30, 2021 at 2:29 PM
Thanks, John. I appreciated your note.
Ligon Avatar
April 30, 2021 at 9:08 AM
This is really good and so true. Congratulations!
Hankins Avatar
April 30, 2021 at 9:16 AM
Thanks so much, Juliet.
Y. Avatar
April 30, 2021 at 7:03 AM
Hi L. Milton, I’m just coming back to say congratulations on a well deserved win. Have a wonderful day and weekend:-) Alexis
Hankins Avatar
April 30, 2021 at 7:28 AM
Thanks, Alexis, for your congratulations.
Alex Avatar
April 30, 2021 at 5:13 AM
Congratulations!
Hankins Avatar
April 30, 2021 at 7:27 AM
Thanks, Christuraj.
Krutsinger Avatar
April 26, 2021 at 7:49 AM
A terrific paradox.
Hankins Avatar
April 26, 2021 at 9:35 AM
Yep, and it's true, too.
Wolf Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 7:08 PM
Ha, ha. Love it. Hurry up! :) gw
Bauer Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 1:47 PM
good one, milton! so true!
Hankins Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 8:46 PM
Thanks, Ilene. I appreciated your comment.
Leffanta Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 11:38 AM
Because it is always passing? Aloha! Rico
Hankins Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 11:51 AM
Yep, I think you'd have to say that. And, what's gone can never be recovered. Thanks for your thoughtful response, Rico. Always enjoy hearing from you. Aloha!
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 11:23 AM
Hello Milton, i believe that is true. enjoyyour day my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 26, 2021 at 11:51 AM
Hello Milton, you are welcome my friend. enjoy your day.
Hankins Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 11:50 AM
Thanks, Darlene. You, too. I appreciate your read.
Y. Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 9:14 AM
WoW! L. Milton, I agree, with your wise words.Time waits for no one. Best wishes in the contest. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis
Hankins Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 10:30 AM
Alexis, it is so true. When we let a moment go by, it is gone forever. So, we need to make each moment count for something right and good. You, too!
Koplin Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 9:12 AM
Spot on Milton!
Hankins Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 10:29 AM
Thanks so much, Mark.
Fleming Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 8:43 AM
I have to agree with Emile. Wise words indeed. Best regards! :) john
Hankins Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 10:29 AM
Thanks, John. The winner of the race is the one who kept running at top speed, right?
Pinet Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 8:32 AM
Truer words have never been spoken my friend, time is relentless, Emile.
Hankins Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 10:29 AM
So it is, Emile, so we must make the most of every minute. Procrastination is a bitter enemy.
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