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Here One Minute, Gone the Next

~ Here one minute, gone the next Life is everything it seems Live each moment like your last Never give up on your dreams Wake each day to something new Offer up a helping hand Smile at a perfect stranger Help a weary one to stand Count your blessings one and all Find the joy in every day Best foot forward with each step Show the world you’re on your way Actions have their consequences Think of others it affects Time is short and always moving Here one minute, gone the next ~ 10/2/19 Written for the: Here one minute, gone the next Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Line Gauthier

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Indiana Shaw

Date: 9/9/2020 2:10:00 AM

Lovely sentiments, Chris, and a most deserving win, you're a real live huggle bunny spreading the love and its meaningful consequential message . . . : )

Ronald D Thompson

Date: 11/1/2019 6:17:00 PM

My word Chris you have a rare talent. Absolutely gorgeous poem. Best..Ron :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/18/2019 6:53:00 PM

Excellent win for this worthy poem, Chris. Congratulations to you.

Chris Green
Date: 10/21/2019 9:39:00 AM

Thank you so very much Andrea.

John Hamilton

Date: 10/9/2019 10:12:00 AM

Great write Chris, words to live by, glad it was recognized as a top winner in Line's contest! You are on a roll with contest wins lately!

Chris Green
Date: 10/9/2019 10:24:00 AM

It seems that way, huh? Well you know what they say about a blind squirrel. : )

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 10/9/2019 8:17:00 AM

Your words are wisdom personified. A perfect win with an insightful poem. Congrats Chris.

Chris Green
Date: 10/9/2019 8:40:00 AM

Thank you so much Jeanne.

Jan Allison

Date: 10/7/2019 5:13:00 PM

Inspirational words to live by Chris, many congratulations on your win :-) hugs Jan xx

Chris Green
Date: 10/9/2019 8:39:00 AM

Thanks so much Jan

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/7/2019 4:43:00 PM

Congratulations for your top win, my friend! :)

Chris Green
Date: 10/9/2019 8:39:00 AM

Thank you so much Heidi.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 10/7/2019 4:28:00 PM

A perfect penning! Congratulations on your fine top win my friend. :), xomo!

Chris Green
Date: 10/9/2019 8:39:00 AM

Thank you so much Maureen

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/7/2019 3:55:00 PM

Since I can't be 'back' with congrats on your first-place finish in Line's contest, as I somehow never commented on this wonderful write---perhaps I can be 'forth' in giving you three cheers for your win. Hip, hip, hurray! Take care, Chris! ~ Gershon

Chris Green
Date: 10/9/2019 8:38:00 AM

Anytime you stop by is fine with me my friend.

Hello There

Date: 10/7/2019 3:04:00 PM

Congratulations, my friend :)

Chris Green
Date: 10/9/2019 8:38:00 AM

Thank you so much.

Eve Roper

Date: 10/7/2019 2:26:00 PM

Fantastic write, Chris, a very well deserved win.. Hugs Eve

Chris Green
Date: 10/9/2019 8:38:00 AM

Thanks so very much Eve.

P.S. Awtry

Date: 10/7/2019 2:03:00 PM

Enjoyed this wisdom packed verse! Congratulations!

Chris Green
Date: 10/9/2019 8:37:00 AM

Thank you so very much P.S.

Heather Crismond

Date: 10/7/2019 11:43:00 AM

That was a fantastic write for a top win!! Congratulations :)

Chris Green
Date: 10/9/2019 8:37:00 AM

Thanks so very much Heather

Sandra Adams

Date: 10/7/2019 9:27:00 AM

look at you shining at the top with another win...congratulations to you my friend :) hugs

Chris Green
Date: 10/9/2019 8:37:00 AM

Thank you again Sandy. : )

Panagiota Romios

Date: 10/5/2019 10:35:00 AM

I love this, Chris! None of us know when we are leaving earth. Some get nutty and do irrational things. I see you have a good handle on life! Panagiota oxox

Chris Green
Date: 10/9/2019 8:36:00 AM

Thank you so much my friend.

Hello There

Date: 10/4/2019 10:49:00 PM

This seemed an inspired piece ~ perfect flow and rhythm ~ meaningful and helpful message ~ loved it ~ a fav <3

Chris Green
Date: 10/9/2019 8:36:00 AM

Thank you so very much my friend.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/4/2019 10:19:00 PM

Another amazing write. I simply adore what you write. Your words bless me always. Bless you, dear Chris... Gina

Chris Green
Date: 10/9/2019 8:36:00 AM

Thank you Regina. :)

Sandra Adams

Date: 10/4/2019 9:44:00 PM

Love your take on the contest as well as the contents of your poem, great advice and it’s how I live my life just remember to stop and smell the roses or was it talk to the leaves...wonderfully penned poem :)

Chris Green
Date: 10/9/2019 8:35:00 AM

Thank you so very much my friend.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/4/2019 3:10:00 PM

A wonderful poem Chris - well crafted and real! Life is short - help as much as we can and live each day as if its our last. Enjoyed every word of this write. Hugs, Jennifer.

Chris Green
Date: 10/4/2019 3:13:00 PM

Thank you so very much Jennifer. I am happy you liked this

Constance La France

Date: 10/4/2019 1:50:00 PM

Chris your poem is beautifully penned and quite inspiring.. I remind myself often that each new dawn is a new beginning!

Chris Green
Date: 10/4/2019 2:31:00 PM

Thank you again my friend. It sure is, each new day is a new experience just waiting to be discovered.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/4/2019 1:23:00 PM

Perfect for Line's contest my friend! Good advice. Our actions always have consequences, rather bad or good. Well done! : ) xxoo

Chris Green
Date: 10/4/2019 1:38:00 PM

Thank you again for all of your visits today my friend. I appreciate all of the kindness you show me.

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/4/2019 12:49:00 PM

WoW! Chris, This is great for the contest theme. I found it to be encouraging and uplifting. It had good advice as well. You have penned a "winning" message. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Enjoy the rest of your day my friend:-) Alexis

Chris Green
Date: 10/4/2019 1:16:00 PM

Thank you again my friend. I am so happy you stopped by today. Keep smiling Alexis.

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/4/2019 12:43:00 PM

Excellent Chris! So true and inspiring. A favorite for me and a great reminder for everyone :)

Chris Green
Date: 10/4/2019 1:15:00 PM

Thank you so very much my friend. Your poetry is always inspiring to me

John Hamilton

Date: 10/4/2019 12:32:00 PM

I haven't read the contest rules, but this rules!!! Perfect for the contest, some very good words to live by. After my cardiac arrest I appreciate each moment even more!

Chris Green
Date: 10/4/2019 1:15:00 PM

Thanks so much John. Funny thing is, this is one of the few I read the rules on prior to writing. : )