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Every Minute Is a Gift

Every minute is a gift We often do not realize it Until we feel our minutes are numbered Every minute is a choice They are not replaceable So please choose wisely Every minute Wasted Or enjoyed Your choice

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Ibohal Kshetrimayum

Date: 11/21/2018 12:23:00 AM

Yes, but we always ignore clock's chewing away of minutes. Good lesson, at least for me. Thanks

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/21/2018 5:24:00 AM

Thank you for your stop by, Ibohal. I never expected this simple write to get POTD. It was shocking in some ways how many people related to it. It still i s.

Gary Bateman

Date: 11/15/2018 7:26:00 AM

Hello Caren, Congratulations on the POTD honor. What you say in your superb verse is absolutely important regarding the importance of "every minute" both being a "gift" and a "choice." As it is expressed in the Latin, "Tempus Fugit" (or "Time Flies") this notion itself underlies the criticality of your theme. Every minute of our lives count for sure. We must choose wisely how we use our time. Excellent Write!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/15/2018 7:29:00 AM

Thank you Gary. As I get closer to the end of the beginning of the end of the beginning of the end, time is so much more precious. This was unexpected, as I often wonder if what I write down is even poetry. I am humbled, and in awe that words can mean so much to others, and I am grateful. Thank you so much for the lovely comment. I am so glad I had time to find Soup!

R William Standish

Date: 11/14/2018 9:09:00 PM

Very direct and very true. Well written

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/14/2018 9:57:00 PM

Thank you. As I get closer and closer to the possible end of this incarnation, it hits me a bit harder.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 11/13/2018 8:10:00 PM

Dropping by with my congratulations on your Poem Of the Day honour. Well deserved Caren. Have a wonderful Wednesday....Mike.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/13/2018 9:51:00 PM

Thank you Mike. It was a fabulous day indeed!

Heidi Sands

Date: 11/13/2018 6:41:00 PM

Well said. Congratulations for POTD :)

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/13/2018 6:55:00 PM

Thank you Heidi. Until I started reading the comments I had no idea.

Susan Ashley

Date: 11/13/2018 3:17:00 PM

‘Every minute is a gift’ - indeed, ‘tis true. Your profound poem gets right to the heart of it in your inspiring and forthright verses, Caren. Deep and beautifully expressed, congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTD honors. Warmest wishes my dear friend.. ~Susan

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/13/2018 6:52:00 PM

Thank you Susan. I am still surprised, so much!

Chris Green

Date: 11/13/2018 2:57:00 PM

So very true. Congrats on POTD

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/13/2018 6:52:00 PM

Thank you Chris. I do appreciate this.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/13/2018 1:31:00 PM

Sage advice Caren. Congratulations on having this gem honored with POTD! : )

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/13/2018 6:53:00 PM

Thank you my formerly-from Kansas "twin" friend.

Charlie Smith

Date: 11/13/2018 12:23:00 PM

So true Caren. Congratulations on your honor...

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/13/2018 6:53:00 PM

Thank you Charlie. I do appreciate the stop by and appreciation.

Jan Allison

Date: 11/13/2018 12:03:00 PM

Many congratulations on your POTD caren:-) hugs Jan xx

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/13/2018 6:54:00 PM

Jan, you are one so great for me. Thanks!

Brandy Nicole

Date: 11/13/2018 11:47:00 AM

Yes, I completely agree Caren. Every moment is a beautiful gift indeed. The choice is definitely ours, whether we choose to use our minutes wisely. Or not. Your thoughts touch my heart. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/13/2018 6:54:00 PM

Thank you Brandy. I am so honored and humbled.

Winged Warrior

Date: 11/13/2018 7:53:00 AM

Minute by minute...Congrats!!! my friend on your POTD!...lovely verse Caren...love & light...^WW^

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/13/2018 7:55:00 AM

Oh my goodness! I was hoping to get this honor once in my lifetime. I am shocked! Thank you.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/13/2018 7:49:00 AM

Congrats Caren on poem of the day..sentiments well expressed..we can all relate to.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/13/2018 7:55:00 AM

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Joseph May

Date: 11/13/2018 7:39:00 AM

We should cherish each moment.... Congrats on POTD Caren.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/13/2018 7:45:00 AM

Joseph, I had NO idea! What? I love this SITE! Wow! No idea at all! Thank you!

Agnes Krampe

Date: 11/13/2018 7:07:00 AM

Carpe diem. Wise words. Congrats on POTD

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/13/2018 7:45:00 AM

Thank you Agnes. Until I read this I had no idea. Truly! You guys are amazing!

John Gondolf

Date: 11/13/2018 6:30:00 AM

Very wise words indeed, Caren, nicely written. Congrats on POTD. John

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/13/2018 7:56:00 AM

John, thank you so much! I am overwhelmed.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/13/2018 6:19:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD, Caren! A reminder to be thankful!

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/13/2018 7:56:00 AM

Thank you Kim. I am so stunned.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 11/13/2018 6:06:00 AM

Too true, lovely said Caren, congratulations on POTD! xomo

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/13/2018 7:56:00 AM

Thank you Maureen! I am happy so hard!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/13/2018 3:09:00 AM

Wise words Caren, congratulations on POTD. Tom.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/13/2018 7:57:00 AM

Thank you Tom! I am shocked, overwhelmed, and shocked.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/13/2018 1:02:00 AM

- Congratulations on your lovely p.o.t.d., Caren :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/13/2018 7:57:00 AM

Thank you Sunshine. I am so surprised, but weirdly and happily pleased that I discovered you all!

Rhona Mcferran

Date: 11/11/2018 3:48:00 PM

A FAV for me!! Everyone needs to cherish their time more... and this was an excellent reminder! ;)

Rhona Mcferran
Date: 11/11/2018 10:02:00 PM

Hey- who says "fun" isn't productive?! ;)

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/11/2018 9:19:00 PM

I squandered my day in non-productive ways, but I had fun. So that's something, right?

Ann Gilmour

Date: 11/11/2018 10:43:00 AM

Gosh that is so true Caren, I really love your poem and I love the idea of unlimited minutes in soul time... so comforting. Kindest thoughts Ann x

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/11/2018 2:37:00 PM

Thank you Ann. I believe the soul lives many lifetimes, and possibly on many planets, to be recycled, and allowed to rest as long as it wants in heaven in between visits.

Jan Allison

Date: 11/11/2018 10:40:00 AM

Hubbies cancer was a wake up call Caren, yes every minute is a gift indeed:-) Hugs Jan xx

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/11/2018 2:38:00 PM

Jan, I know so many who have cancer in their family, that is a harsh wake up call, and I am sad people have to go through it; wondering why.

Sand Blown

Date: 11/11/2018 9:30:00 AM

so much more is possible in any given minute than we 'let' ourselves conceive of...even a changed world

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/11/2018 9:58:00 AM

Yes, and I am optimistic about this every minute.

Tony Hargreaves

Date: 11/11/2018 9:26:00 AM

Hi Caren. Yes, our minutes are limited. And each day they seem to get shorter. But with good karma they may begin again one day. Tony.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/11/2018 9:58:00 AM

I do believe we have unlimited minutes in soul-times.