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If

Tomorrow

Doesn't

Come

If Tomorrow Doesn'T Come

If we had no tomorrow, 
We’d cherish more each day.
And from the past we’d borrow
the hope that fades away.

All the energy we’ve saved
for a lifetime filled with years
and the goals that we had craved
are now released with tears.

An introspective mood
reminds us where we’ve been.
And as our life’s reviewed,
catharsis can begin.

I prepare to feel the pain
that I caused friend and foe.
Understanding I will gain
from misdeeds long ago.

One final act – a plea
that my sins are forgiven,
and by a grand decree
God welcomes me in heaven.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019


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Date: 1/8/2020 9:24:00 AM
Congrats on your podium finish, Carolyn, with this profound poem about tomorrows and no tomorrows. Live each day as if it were you last does not equal 'Splurge,' does t?! Beautifully written. Blessings, Gershon
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 1/8/2020 3:50:00 PM
LOL When we "splurge," we pay the consequences.
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 1/8/2020 3:25:00 PM
Thanks, Gershon. I never know what Brian will like, but enjoy the free reign he gives in his contests.
Date: 1/7/2020 9:43:00 PM
Sincere congratulations for your win in Brian's contest, Carolyn - keep the ink flowing, my friend, and best wishes for a bountiful and healthy New Year. Blessings! :o) <3
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Date: 9/12/2019 6:11:00 PM
Your entry for Silent one was so insightful and thoughtful. I don't know your placement but I see you won and deservedly so. Congrats, my friend
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Date: 9/3/2019 6:30:00 AM
Great write. Insightful.
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Date: 8/29/2019 7:36:00 AM
I see from the other comments that this is a winner. I commend the judge on his excellent taste. Congrats!
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Date: 8/29/2019 7:35:00 AM
You are indeed forgiven. This introspective piece is very moving Carolyn.
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Date: 8/25/2019 4:52:00 PM
Hi Carolyn: This is a very introspective poem in that you hope God will let you live long enough to redeem yourself of all the prejudices and hate you conjured up in your life.
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 8/26/2019 11:08:00 AM
Ralph, I believe we are placed on Earth to learn and grow. In the life review, we learn from our mistakes. Thanks for reading.
Date: 8/25/2019 3:08:00 PM
Back with congrats Carolyn, on your TOP win in Silent's contest.
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 8/26/2019 11:11:00 AM
Smiles, Vijay. You took First place with your amazing entry. Mine was tied for second. Hugs for you...
Date: 8/24/2019 10:30:00 PM
We would love our loved ones more than we usually would because tomorrow may never come. Congratulations on your win in the contest. Hugs Eve
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Date: 8/24/2019 1:17:00 PM
- Who knows ... maybe you're right - Beautifully written, Carolyn :) - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 8/24/2019 1:17:00 PM
Beautiful thoughts Carolyn!
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Date: 8/24/2019 11:31:00 AM
sweet Carolyn, what a lovely poem I just read. Lovely rhythm and rhyme too...Congrats :)-luloo
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Date: 8/24/2019 7:44:00 AM
This is a phenomenal poem, Carolyn:-) Congratulations on a deserving, fine win!
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Date: 8/24/2019 6:49:00 AM
Calming and confident interpretation of the prompt from our perception of "no tomorrow". Your fourth stanza is an enlightening, we can learn from mistakes even before we pass. Congrats on your placement.
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 8/24/2019 10:39:00 AM
I think God puts us on Earth to learn and grow. In a life review, some say we feel every hurt we've given to another. That seems just. Thanks for reading!
Date: 8/24/2019 4:13:00 AM
You are right, we would cherish the last days a lot more, but sometimes it is too late to do that.. we should always cherish everyday and not take life for granted.. lovely poem Carolyn.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 8/24/2019 10:34:00 AM
Thank you for my placement.
Date: 8/22/2019 7:44:00 PM
Outstanding Carolyn! You're beautiful ending ties this poem with a Blue Ribbon! I loved it. I am sure Silent will too. xxoo
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 8/24/2019 3:35:00 PM
I forgot to mention I faved this gem! xxoo
Date: 8/22/2019 10:52:00 AM
Love this. Beautiful flowing rhymes enhance the feeling that is poem expresses. I adored this Carolyn
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Date: 8/21/2019 8:49:00 PM
This is quite the graceful and gracious exit, Carolyn, and an angelic entry for the contest. Warm wishes, Gershon
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Date: 8/21/2019 7:27:00 PM
A sweet surrender...in clarity of body and soul...I could feel you...
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Date: 8/21/2019 6:28:00 PM
- Beautifully written, Carolyn - The sky gate will be open, I would think so ... but, it will be a busy day for God :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 8/22/2019 3:28:00 PM
If all of humanity perishes on the same day, just imagine the line at the gates of heaven. Thanks for reading, Sunshine!
Date: 8/21/2019 4:43:00 PM
Its been a while since I have seen your posting..were you away for some time, Carolyn? I agree with the sentiments so well expressed in your poem. Life is not the same without the past, present, and the future. Well written as always..my very best for a TOP win.
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 8/21/2019 5:05:00 PM
Thanks, Vijay. I think your poem for this contest is better than mine.
Date: 8/21/2019 4:34:00 PM
Beautiful. Nicely rhymed, smoothly written Carolyn :)
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 8/21/2019 5:06:00 PM
Just look at that wonderful collaboration poem you wrote with Sandra Weiss. Two great writers team up to give us beautiful poetry. Hugs for both of you, Carolyn
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