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'if Today Was My Last Day'

If today was my last day, I would tell my friends, family and even my foes how much they have influenced my life; if today was my last day, I would embrace the weather whether it is winter or summer; if today was my last day, I would offer apologies to those I have offended and to those I have hurt; if today was my last day, I would ensure that the people left behind know that I love them and that the life I lived was a blissful one; if today was my last day, I would thank the Lord for giving me the time on earth and be wishful that I have accomplished all that He has set out for me from birth; if today was my last day, I would want it to be a day of no regrets, a day where there is more laughter than tears if today I took my last breath I would want it to be a day, where I smelled the flowers, where I glance at Table Mountain for the last time and whisper Lord, I was truly blessed… Contest: If I had just one day left to live Placed: 5th

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Date: 8/16/2010 10:56:00 AM
Many congratulations Wilma on your win in Audrey's fine contest >> James
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Date: 8/16/2010 2:58:00 AM
Some very nice thoughts here. Congratulations on your win!:)
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Date: 8/15/2010 8:14:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Wilma
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Date: 8/15/2010 7:17:00 PM
Super congrats Wilma my friend on your winning poem in Audrey's contest just finalized tonight.. an exceptional write .. enjoy a sweet victory tonight.. with luv from Italy..ciao..luv..
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Date: 8/15/2010 1:52:00 PM
You already know how much I enjoyed this poem, so just let me add my congratulations on your success in the contest, Wilma! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 8/15/2010 12:00:00 PM
Thanks for submitting your wonderful poem for my first sponsored contest. And congratulations on your 5th Place win, Wilma! Peace, love, Audrey
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Date: 7/11/2010 11:13:00 AM
Congrats on being featured! Rhonda Hero
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Date: 7/7/2010 4:57:00 PM
This a beautiful journey, Wilma. You have full filled your wishes and any who read your poem will be glad we were able to know you through your work if not personally. God Bless, Cile
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Date: 7/7/2010 2:12:00 PM
Wilma, That sounds like a winner to me. Jerri
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Date: 7/7/2010 11:44:00 AM
Lovely sentiment in this poem Wilma.Thankyou so much for sharing it luv,Deb W.
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Date: 7/6/2010 3:59:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week at PoetrySoup Wilma. May you have many more features. Love,Carol
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Date: 7/5/2010 11:20:00 AM
Congrats Wilma on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. a wonderful write to share with us all and a contest entry too.. WoW.. with luve from the "Sweetheart" in Hawaii.. AlohA..
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Date: 7/5/2010 11:17:00 AM
Congrats on having your poem being featured on the Poetry Soup homepage this week, you are such a great talent! keep up the great writes, and enjoy the honor. you may enter Audrey's contest. you stand the chance of winning dear Wilma! Love, Adeleke
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Date: 7/5/2010 7:28:00 AM
Wonderfully written, many congrats on your feature this week. Rgds Janette
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Date: 7/4/2010 9:42:00 PM
Nicely penned. Best wishes.
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Date: 7/4/2010 2:00:00 PM
With this excellent write you should be in the winners' cirle for sure..The very best luck as you enter the competition..Keep the creative pen flowing..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..Sara
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Date: 7/4/2010 12:36:00 PM
Wilma--Can you say "chills"??? I think this is really a superb poem and you are definitely wise making use of your last day to the fullest-- haha I'm still mulling over mine...you sure covered all bases, bravo to you! your last stanza was just magic--that line about Table Mountain --can't help but agree with you that you are blessed! you have to submit this ok???? oh btw just a missing "ed" for accomplished--nikko :)
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Date: 7/4/2010 6:09:00 AM
WoW! Very beautiful Wilma, thanka for the things to think about if it comes to me knowing when it's my last day.Enjoyed the honest thoughts, of making up with the world before one's end. have a wonderful 4th of july,..p..d
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Date: 7/4/2010 12:32:00 AM
well, I think you stole the show with this one, Wilma!!! What more could you ask for in a poem of this title? happy 4th of July. LUv Andrea
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Date: 7/3/2010 5:14:00 PM
I try to think of every day as my last and then I try to think of every day being my first!
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Date: 7/3/2010 2:00:00 PM
A lovely entry Wilma and good luck ..your words are simple and sweetly written... see a winner badge coming your way my friend.. enjoyed.. with luv from the "Sweetheart" in Hawaii.. AlohA..
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Date: 7/3/2010 1:54:00 PM
We are thinking alike on this topic, Wilma. Making peace with everyone we have hurt seems very important in the end, at least it seemed to be with close friends who died. However, I know I will have regrets for hurtful acts toward others. You give us a very uplifting perspective and I can tell that you (like me) do not fear death. It is just a transition from one life to the next. Excellent poem, dear, and I wish you success in the contest. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 7/3/2010 10:26:00 AM
Terrific poem, Wilma. I hope you do all those things every day and that the last one is far removed. Joe
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