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Food For Thought

What is the value of time The price of a tick or a tock Some people say, "Time is money" Yet they're always watching their clock A clock shows time is passing or past Look now and then look later But clocks have a face with moving hands And look nothing like a calculator We know that time has value Cause it's what we desire the most Maybe not while we're wasting it But certainly when death comes close When trying to accomplish a feat or a task Are you concerned with the time it takes Instead of doing it regardless of time You're thinking about time you could waste I'll leave you to think on my favorite quote This one's a little more pleasant Yesterday is the past, tomorrow's the future Today's a gift, that's why it's called the PRESENT an original poem by the "poemdog" Daniel Turner Based on quotes by William Penn, John Wooden and Bill Keane

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Date: 11/10/2016 7:14:00 PM
Daniel I understand the message in this poem that I read.It made a lot of sense to me when I was reading it.I enjoyed this poem.
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Date: 7/5/2016 5:24:00 AM
Ever since six years ago, when I was told I would live about four years, I appreciate as many moments as I can Daniel. My heart condition was misdiagnoised, thankfully, and I am well again. I still know to smell the flowers, as you do.
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Daniel Turner
Date: 7/5/2016 6:45:00 AM
Thank you Jean. It's really good to see you again. I am glad you are well! I appreciate your kindness and your friendly visits. I do my best to enjoy every minute of the day.
Date: 7/4/2016 3:54:00 PM
Very good write on the expression of time, a topic we try to ignore when we are young, but as we get older there is not enough time a 7. Thank you so very much for reading my poem “ We Will Drink Some Nectar Sweet”. Hugs Eve
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Daniel Turner
Date: 7/4/2016 5:59:00 PM
Such a dear lady. Thank you Mrs Eve for spending some of your valuable time reading and commenting. I truly appreciate your kindness.
Date: 7/4/2016 1:25:00 PM
this held my interest and made me seize this 'now' moment... superb, daniel.. huggs
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Daniel Turner
Date: 7/4/2016 2:39:00 PM
Thank you, nette,. It seems there are times when I have too much idle time and my muse wanders. I appreciate you sharing your time with me.
Date: 7/4/2016 9:25:00 AM
Enjoyed reading your work..Time is aprecious gift.. thanks for dropping by. Sara
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Daniel Turner
Date: 7/4/2016 9:49:00 AM
Thank you Mrs Sara. I appreciate your time. I am also grateful for the friendly visits and supportive comments.
Date: 7/4/2016 2:43:00 AM
Great write again:) I love that final quote too:)
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Date: 7/4/2016 5:15:00 AM
Thank you Jo. You are so sweet and kind. I really appreciate all that you are and do. Your support is awesomely inspiring.
Date: 7/3/2016 6:22:00 PM
I enjoyed your poem Daniel! 'To thine own self be true' is my motto and so I try not to beat myself up if I don't accomplish all I wanted to do. I am pleased if I've just done one thing on my list. I'm into baby steps these days. ; )
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Daniel Turner
Date: 7/3/2016 7:12:00 PM
First of all thank you for stopping in, secondly, Mrs Connie as long as you are satisfied that's all that matters. After all, it is your time. I'm just pleased you decided to share some of it with me.
Date: 7/3/2016 4:34:00 PM
TIME fascinating subject, yes your poem does give one food for thought.
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Date: 7/3/2016 7:08:00 PM
Thank you Harry. That may be a problem for me, thinking that is, I usually overthink things, I appreciate the comment and of course your time.

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