Janice Canerdy Poet Enclosed Rhyme

If I Have Time

If I have the time today,
I’ll visit with my mom and dad.
I know their health is getting bad,
but Mom insists, “We’re both okay!”

Next month I’m hoping to arrange
a get-together with old friends,
the first in ages, but time tends
to slip away. Time will not change.

I know I need to spend more time
on Bible study and church work.
These matters, I should never shirk;
throughout my life, they should be prime.

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When time runs out and goals aren’t met,
excuses won’t alleviate
the hurt we’ve caused. Since time won’t wait,
priorities, we all must set.

December 24, 2019
Contest Title: If You Have the Time for an Enclosed Rhyme Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Tania Kitchin

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Andrea Dietrich January 12, 2020 at 2:25 PM very very down to earth. Love how you did yours, Janice. Congrats on the win Janice Canerdy January 12, 2020 at 8:58 PM Thank you so much, Andrea. Janice

Alexis Y. January 12, 2020 at 1:18 PM Hi Janice, You’ve penned such a heartfelt poem that “ many” relate to. Congratulations! Have a good day;-) Alexis Janice Canerdy January 12, 2020 at 8:59 PM Thank you so much, Alexis. Janice

Tania Kitchin January 12, 2020 at 5:57 AM Janice, congratulations on your winning placement with your well penned poem that is so true to life! Janice Canerdy January 12, 2020 at 7:21 AM Tania, THANK YOU so much! Janice

Gershon Wolf December 29, 2019 at 9:20 PM Completely sensible --- and eternal. Heavenly penning, Janice! :) gw Janice Canerdy December 29, 2019 at 10:08 PM Thanks so much, Gershon. Janice

Vijay Pandit December 24, 2019 at 2:25 PM Sounds like a great plan--we never have enough time to spend with family and friends. Your poem is so real life, Janice--most can relate to this. Janice Canerdy December 24, 2019 at 3:35 PM Thanks so much, Vijay! Janice

Silent One December 24, 2019 at 11:39 AM sometimes there is never enough time to do the things we want.. it is all about priorities... Janice Canerdy December 24, 2019 at 1:54 PM True, S.O.! Thanks. Janice