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In An Instant

In an instant, one or more lives can be changed forever. A car crosses the road, now headed for a pick-up truck. The driver, husband and father to be, lies dead on the road. The wife and mother to be will some how survive, but will never be the same. The unborn baby will also survive, their lives will be changed forever. Their loving mother will make hard choices, this precious little one will be adopted out. All three lives have been changed forever, just one person caused all this pain.

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Terrell Martin

Date: 1/26/2025 6:52:00 AM

A thoughtful lesson concerning the importance of every single moment in time and the impermanence of life. Much to ponder here...Kudos, Paula

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/26/2025 8:27:00 AM

Thanks for stopping over. Glad you enjoyed my "In An Instant" write. Yes, every single moment in time is important. Llife/lives can change so fast, "In An Instant." Have a blessed day as you write away..................

Komal Walimbe

Date: 1/24/2025 5:46:00 AM

So true and heartbreaking! How instantly life can take a huge turn...Stay safe and have a great day

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/24/2025 12:55:00 PM

Thanks for stopping over. Glad you enjoyed my "In An Instant" write. Yes, life/lives can change so fast, "In An Instant." Have a blessed day as you write away..................

Ink Empress

Date: 1/23/2025 11:13:00 PM

So true and so sad, i see this all the time dear paula, youv written a very powerful one that is a reminder to all readers on how things can take a turn and change in an instant. Profound! And soul hitting! Pleasure reading you today, sending you light today and always

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/24/2025 12:54:00 PM

Thanks for stopping over and for your very kind words. Glad you found my "In An Instant" write to be, very powerful. Also glad you enjoyed reading this one. Yes, life/lives can change so fast, "In An Instant." Have a blessed day as you write away..................

Panagiota Romios

Date: 1/23/2025 6:47:00 PM

Touching poem, we all think we have a right to a long life. It doesn’t work that way.. I know poets who drive writing comments to poems. So I’m not gonna make the rest of the world wrong.. I hope I get a massage and knock off making comments while driving. We could kill somebody. You are a great poet Love, Pangie xoxo

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/24/2025 12:51:00 PM

Thanks for stopping over and for your very kind words. Glad you found my "In An Instant" write to be a, Touching poem. Today, driving is a full time job. Yes, life/lives can change so fast, "In An Instant." Have a blessed day as you write away..................

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/23/2025 2:41:00 PM

Touching work. I hope it hasn't in your life or your close family's live/s. Yes, one thing done wrong can change or touch on so many lives whether it be for good or bad. Thanks for sharing. Sara K

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/24/2025 12:44:00 PM

Thanks for stopping over. Glad you found my "In An Instant" write to be, Touching work. Yes, life/lives can change so fast, "In An Instant" for good or bad. Have a blessed day as you write away..................

Sam Kauffman

Date: 1/23/2025 12:38:00 PM

Paula, your poem is so touching in its wisdom that life truly revolves on the head of pin when change steps in. Best wishes for the contest! Blessings of safety!

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/24/2025 12:41:00 PM

Thanks for stopping over and for your Best wishes for the contest. Glad you found my "In An Instant" write to be, so touching in its wisdom. Yes, life/lives can change so fast, "In An Instant." Have a blessed day as you write away..................

Michael Tor

Date: 1/22/2025 9:53:00 PM

Heartfelt piece that I am sure has happened somewhere so sad when tragedy's enter families lives. So touching Paula...

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/23/2025 12:18:00 PM

Thanks for stopping over. Glad you found my "In An Instant" write to be, So touching. Life/lives can change so fast, "In An Instant." Sad when tragedy enters a family but guess it is part of life. Hugs... Have a blessed day as you write away..................

Deb M

Date: 1/22/2025 1:40:00 PM

So very true Paula…life can be cruel and sorrowful! Debx

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/23/2025 11:34:00 AM

Thanks for stopping over. Glad you enjoyed my "In An Instant" write. Yes, life can be cruel and filled with sorrow. Life/lives can change so fast, "In An Instant." Have a blessed day as you write away..................

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/22/2025 11:10:00 AM

- In a few seconds, a lot has changed... a sad and truthful poem, Paula - hugs

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/22/2025 11:54:00 AM

Thanks for stopping over. Glad you found my "In An Instant" write to be, a sad and truthful poem. It is just a write but could happen. Life/lives can change so fast, "In An Instant." Hugs... Have a blessed day as you write away..................

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/22/2025 9:00:00 AM

In An Instant~Date Written: 1/22/25~Just a write/story.~Written By Human Poet...~