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In the Moment

Live every second of every day Don’t sit back and watch your life fly past Embrace life; embrace those we love We never know when it will be our last Jan Allison 27th December 2014 Contest – In the moment sponsored by PD ~awarded 8th place~

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Donna Jones

Date: 3/7/2015 9:41:00 AM

Jan....as I see below it has been a hard time for you...congrats doesn't seem the right word..touching words..definitely.... God bless...

Jan Allison
Date: 3/7/2015 9:46:00 AM

Thanks for the lovely words - yes it has been a difficult time recently dad passed away and now mum has moved into a care home yesterday - she couldn't wait to move out now dad is no longer there - so it is a time of massive change for us all. Hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 2/19/2015 10:20:00 PM

Jan, congratulations on your win for your very wise and meaningful poem! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 2/20/2015 3:32:00 AM

Thanks so much Sandra:-) Hugs Jan xx

Skat A

Date: 2/19/2015 6:03:00 PM

Jan, CONGRATULATIONS, on your Win **SKAT**

Jan Allison
Date: 2/19/2015 6:12:00 PM

Thanks Skat:-) Hugs Jan xx

Janet Eaton

Date: 2/19/2015 1:24:00 PM

Congratulations Jan on your winning poem. Janet

Jan Allison
Date: 2/19/2015 1:37:00 PM

Thanks so much Janet:-) Hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 2/19/2015 12:39:00 PM

Congratulations on your winning poem. Blessings dear friend eve

Jan Allison
Date: 2/19/2015 12:42:00 PM

Thanks so much Eve - I had forgotten all about this contest:-) Hugs Jan xx

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 2/19/2015 9:22:00 AM

Good morning Jan, Congratulations, on your win. Stop by my latest blog "This Very Moment" if you'd like. Wishing you a Wonderful Day, thank you for supporting my contest -Always & Forever- LINDA

Jan Allison
Date: 2/19/2015 9:42:00 AM

Many thanks Linda I will read all the winning poems - thanks for my placement in the contest:-) Hugs jan xx

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 1/2/2015 7:31:00 PM

So true & good advice. Light & Love

Jan Allison
Date: 1/2/2015 7:33:00 PM

Thanks Debbie:-) Hugs jan xxx

Sandip Goswami

Date: 12/30/2014 2:06:00 PM

You are absolutely right dear. Powerful feelings...I love it...Best wishes to you from my heart.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/30/2014 2:11:00 PM

Thanks so much for the lovely comment Sandip:-) Hugs jan xxx

Debra Squyres

Date: 12/29/2014 11:53:00 AM

A wonderful message to embrace !!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/29/2014 11:59:00 AM

Thanks Debra it was written very quickly but from the heart:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Donna Jones

Date: 12/29/2014 8:14:00 AM

This is so so true and wonderfully said!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/29/2014 8:17:00 AM

I wrote it just after I had visited dad in hospice - makes you appreciate everything you have in life:-) Hugs Jan xx

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 12/28/2014 1:28:00 PM

Beautiful pen Jan ! Truly enjoyed your in the moment piece my dear friend. Very true and uplifting! Very wise advice I agree with you! A 7 for you! I wish you a very Happy New Year and your family! Good luck in the contest! Have a very lovely evening! :) Love and hugs! xxx D.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/28/2014 1:30:00 PM

Thanks so much Dorian:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/28/2014 8:15:00 AM

Reads like a winner..Way to go for the contest..Thanks for the visit to my page..Life is short but love is forever..Sara

Jan Allison
Date: 12/28/2014 8:21:00 AM

Thanks so much Sara:-) Hugs jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 12/28/2014 7:23:00 AM

You are right, Jan. It's no use being sorry when it's too late. May you all have a smooth run into the new year. Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 12/28/2014 8:20:00 AM

Thanks for dropping by Paul - I'm not a New year fan I have to be honest:-( Hugs jan xx

Kevin Leake

Date: 12/28/2014 5:15:00 AM

Very true Jan, Wise poetry, loved it. Best wishes for the new year Kevin

Jan Allison
Date: 12/28/2014 8:19:00 AM

Thanks kevin:-) Hugs Jan xx

Fabiyas M V

Date: 12/27/2014 10:31:00 PM

Good philosophy. I like it. Also thanks for your comments on my poem

Jan Allison
Date: 12/28/2014 4:05:00 AM

Thanks so much Fabiyas:-) Hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/27/2014 9:36:00 PM

reading your reply to my comment. WEll, then, you were truly "in the moment!!"

Jan Allison
Date: 12/28/2014 4:05:00 AM

I sure was lol:-) Hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 12/27/2014 6:52:00 PM

I am trying to figure out how to live 2 seconds for every 1 second!!! Great poem!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/27/2014 6:54:00 PM

If you find the answer - let me know please Arthur! Hugs jan xxx

Tim Smith

Date: 12/27/2014 6:40:00 PM

So true Jan....I know you have seen it too much...hugs Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 12/27/2014 6:55:00 PM

We go to the blues club every month but its been an emotional day and it just wasn't what I needed - need happy not sad:-( hugs jan xx

Tim Smith
Date: 12/27/2014 6:48:00 PM

I watched Buddy Guy this morning...they were showing the 25th anniversary gig at his place in Chicago....I love the blues...hugs Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 12/27/2014 6:45:00 PM

Been tough recently Tim I have been teary today not like me - we went out to listen to some blues music - BIG mistake!!! but am happier now:-) Hugs jan xx