Susan Gentry Poet Rhyme

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In the Moment

Lost today in yesterday's memories
Oblivious to what is happening
Concentrating on perceived used to be's
Results in today's abandoning

Being focused every day in someday 
Pondering imagined what could be's
Worrying about the future that way
Changes nothing... offers no guarantees

These are the days to spend in the moment
Being where and who one is meant to be
Presence makes the present important 
The development of true memories

May 29, 2018


These Are The Days Contest by Daniel Turner
June 11, 2018
Honorable Mention

In The Moment Contest by Heidi Sands
June 18, 2018
Honorable Mention

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Christopher Flaherty June 30, 2018 at 6:29 PM Concentrating on perceived used to be's Result in today's abandoning Love this Susan Very profound 7 Susan Gentry July 1, 2018 at 6:22 PM Why thank you! ;)

Pandita Sietesantos June 24, 2018 at 7:06 PM A most inspirational piece - to live in the moment and enjoy it to the fullest! Well done, Susan! Hugs and blessings. Pandita Susan Gentry June 24, 2018 at 10:29 PM Thank you, Pandita! :)

Al Juman June 23, 2018 at 9:39 PM Very beautiful Susan Gentry June 24, 2018 at 12:57 AM Thank you! :)

Bartholomew Williams June 22, 2018 at 8:20 AM Susan, thanks for sharing this timely and true reminder. I enjoyed your poem. All my very best to you and yours! :) Bartholomew Susan Gentry June 24, 2018 at 12:56 AM Thank you!

Gary Smith June 21, 2018 at 5:36 PM A lovely write Susan, congrats :) Susan Gentry June 21, 2018 at 11:45 PM Thank you, Gary.

Anne-Lise Andresen June 18, 2018 at 12:55 PM - Congratulations, Susan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Susan Gentry June 18, 2018 at 4:56 PM Thank you! :)

Heidi Sands June 18, 2018 at 9:47 AM Well written message Susan. Congratulations :) Susan Gentry June 18, 2018 at 4:55 PM Thanks, Heidi! I am honored to be on your list of winners. Thanks so much for doing this contest and for all you do.

Gershon Wolf June 17, 2018 at 10:21 PM Such words of wisdom offered so eloquently... and couldn't agree with you more, by the way … Congrats on your placement in the contest! :) gw Susan Gentry June 18, 2018 at 4:54 PM Why thank you so much! :)

Jan Allison June 13, 2018 at 3:02 PM lovely rhyme Susan, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Susan Gentry June 18, 2018 at 4:52 PM Thank you, Jan.

Robert Marlow June 13, 2018 at 11:31 AM A very inspiring poem Susan. Susan Gentry June 13, 2018 at 2:50 PM Thank you.

Eve Roper June 11, 2018 at 8:51 PM Nicely done Susan, congratulations on your well deserved win.. Hugs Eve Susan Gentry June 13, 2018 at 4:01 AM Thank you, Eve!

Heidi Sands June 11, 2018 at 5:45 PM Congratulations for your win Susan :) Susan Gentry June 13, 2018 at 4:01 AM Thanks. Heidi :)

Fauxcroft Wade June 11, 2018 at 3:19 PM Congrats on your placement for a great piece of work. Faux Susan Gentry June 13, 2018 at 4:00 AM Oh thank you!

Daniel Turner June 11, 2018 at 1:25 PM Congratulations Susan on your placement in my contest. I loved your poem. Simply too many great poems and only so many placements. Susan Gentry June 13, 2018 at 3:59 AM Thank you! Am honored to be anywhere on your list. Thank you for sponsoring the contest and for all you do. It can't be easy. You are a sweetheart. :)

Anne-Lise Andresen June 7, 2018 at 7:45 AM - Lovely Susan ... and I agree with you :) - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Susan Gentry June 13, 2018 at 3:52 AM Thanks. :)

Andrea Dietrich June 5, 2018 at 6:15 PM Very nicely done, and I think Heidi just made a contest on this same theme! Susan Gentry June 6, 2018 at 12:52 AM Thank you! I'll have to check it out.

John Gondolf June 2, 2018 at 1:02 PM I think perhaps I am guilty of this, Susan, I need to spend more time living in the moment. Nicely written. John Susan Gentry June 2, 2018 at 7:11 PM Thanks, John.

Charles Messina June 1, 2018 at 3:26 PM What used to be, what could be, and what is meant to be...That's what makes the world go round...Love this one Susan! Have a lovely weekend...Charlie Susan Gentry June 2, 2018 at 7:10 PM Thank you, Charlie!

Janice Canerdy June 1, 2018 at 1:42 PM So true, Susan. People are often oblivious to today's blessings because they're stuck on "rewind"! Good one! Janice Susan Gentry June 2, 2018 at 7:09 PM Thank you, Janice!

Chris Hagy June 1, 2018 at 9:27 AM This is so fluid and well written Susan! :)...love the first line...seems I always miss riding my old steed... Susan Gentry June 2, 2018 at 7:09 PM Ahhh... thanks Chris!

Gershon Wolf May 29, 2018 at 8:19 PM Spot on! Absolutely love it! A fave for sure. Sage words of wisdom, Susan! Best wishes, Gershon Susan Gentry May 30, 2018 at 12:43 AM Oh wow. Thanks so much! :)

Tom Cunningham May 29, 2018 at 2:32 PM Lovely verse Susan, indeed we should live in the present, no good dwelling on the past because you cannot change it. Good luck. Tom Susan Gentry May 29, 2018 at 8:16 PM Thanks, Tom.

Richard Lamoureux May 29, 2018 at 12:43 PM A great lesson in mindfulness! Thanks for your visit to my bubble poem. Susan Gentry May 29, 2018 at 8:15 PM Thank you

Heidi Sands May 29, 2018 at 7:44 AM Very nice Susan! Living in the moment, sometimes takes practice, but leads to a life fully lived. Well written. Good luck in the contest :) Susan Gentry May 29, 2018 at 8:15 PM Yes, it truly does. Thank you, Heidi!