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Last Time

Last Time Those little arms reached up to be held Last time a friendship felt a strong weld A last glance, a laugh with a precious loved one A last time, "Not now." to play catch with a son. That hug to a sister, waves as we drove 'way A last sunset, of gold, on that last dying day And what would we swear if we knew that last hope That was met with a "Not now" was only a "Nope!" To forever, and ever, with no turning back A memory vanquished of song on life's track. Family, neighbors, comrades or friend That chance for a 'Do lunch sometime!" has an end. The world is filled with noise and the climb And solitaire games, and the wasting of time The moments are passing, they're passing away Carpe diem, oh, my heart, seize the day <3

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Speaks Volumes

Date: 1/31/2023 2:11:00 PM

Amazingly beautiful BJ. Every line so true, every line an innuendo of regret, every line a warning "what if?" This poem is really sublime. Than you for commenting on a piece l wrote, "what if " you hadn't, l would have never discovered your poems. Thank you.

Valsa George

Date: 1/17/2023 6:22:00 AM

Precious sentiments in profusion dear BJ. Time flies fast before we come to realize it. So make the best use of the time we get on earth and make life meaningful. It may be our last chance. Your passionate appeal and your sincere tone touch the heart deeply.

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 1/19/2023 12:29:00 PM

Yes, sweet Valsa, time flies too quickly. While I wrote this poem several of my children had gone on a trip and were seizing the day, making joyful memories. I am glad they are now home, and though battling colds because they were actually celebrating snow...I am seizing the day they are back home. Time for some chicken soup for them, but I gratefully will celebrate this day. I missed them while they were gone! I'm glad that they were enjoying life, I never want them to stop feeling the joy of adventure and companionship! :) Carpe diem :) May you be blessed today my friend <3

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/17/2023 4:24:00 AM

you are such a tender writer, love this , a fav BJ

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 1/19/2023 12:23:00 PM

Thank you Mystic Rose, I'm so honored by your words and your fave :) <3 Carpe diem <3 :) And may your day be blessed with much joy <3

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/16/2023 7:28:00 PM

Heartfelt sentiments, arresting scenes, sage advice -- all of this and more in your latest winter, BJ! Thank you, gw

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 1/19/2023 12:22:00 PM

Thank you Gershon :) Time is simply flying, it is hard to seize the day sometimes, apathy sometimes gets the best of us, but there's no time for that! Carpe Diem! :)

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/15/2023 1:37:00 AM

We are born until the end. In between, we must in a good way enjoy what the Creator has given us.

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 1/15/2023 7:25:00 PM

Yes, very true, just a small window in time for us to live in this sphere, we need to embrace these precious fleeting moments, and those the Lord has put in our paths of life. I hope your week ahead is filled with all that is good Victor, thank you for your visit and comment. I always appreciate you :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/14/2023 4:58:00 PM

Well said, BJ: The moments are passing, they're passing away... We have to make the best of time we have on earth. A heartfelt, touching write. Precious are the beloved.

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 1/15/2023 7:23:00 PM

Yes, time here is limited, and sometimes we think we have all the time in the world, but we don't. Life is a vapor. I hope your weekend has been blessed and filled with happy memories and much love, and your week ahead filled to the brim with all that is good :) <3

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/14/2023 4:32:00 PM

Wow. Excellent poem BJ. Well written :)

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 1/15/2023 7:20:00 PM

Thank you so much Heidi, I'm so glad you like my poem <3 I hope you are having a blessed weekend! :)

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/14/2023 3:58:00 PM

This poetry is fantastic; it's both beautiful and moving, BJ! Your amazing art is drenched in love for your loved ones. I liked how your work had a smooth tenor and a polite tone. The moments are slipping past at a breakneck pace, and we must not waste them. It is an honor for me to be able to read this wonderful poem. I appreciate your encouraging words on my page. Blessings

Bj Legros Kelley
Date: 1/15/2023 7:18:00 PM

Thank you Sotto, I awoke with the muse of this poem on my heart Saturday morning. So many memories of my children, all grown up now; joy in memory, but regret for some of those moments of "Not right now..." and those opportunities were missed. I was in a play once, called 'Our Town' by Thornton Wilder, and played the part of Emily Webb. The play left a deep impression on me. Thornton Wilder spoke volumes to me through that play, and the essence he tried to convey still comes back to me, especially after a loss of a loved one. The essence was to notice one another in our lives because time and life move so quickly. Thank you for your visit, I'm blessed with your uplifting comment. Blessings to you as well.