Lickety-Split

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Written, April 11, 2018

Entered In The Premiere Contest,
"Point Of No Return,"  May 27, 2025
Sponsor, Kai Michael Neumann

        
Life is like a runaway train,
It's journey's speed, you can't restrain.
Can fill each day with what you please,
Keep special ones in memories,
Envision only, future days.
Timed trip is measured- and relays
You can't slow down or speed ahead.

So fast it zooms until you're dead.
Pilgrims stuck on time's fast track,
Lickety-split, no going back.
Into the void of endings, turns;
Train station waiting, no returns.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 8/3/2021 8:24:00 AM
An excellent acrostic describing life! Congrats on your win in Brian's contest, Sandra! Blessings, Kim M
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Date: 8/2/2021 2:52:00 AM
Great Acrostics.
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Date: 4/12/2018 8:23:00 PM
Very nice! Perfect for contest. A lovely read.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/14/2018 2:01:00 PM
Thank you, Susan! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 4/11/2018 7:11:00 PM
I was trying so hard to do train, so I could use the words clickety clack , but I ended up going in a totally different direction (not posted yet though)
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Date: 4/11/2018 7:10:00 PM
Awesomely done, Sandra. Love that picture too!!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/12/2018 4:17:00 PM
Thank you so much, Andrea! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 4/11/2018 5:27:00 PM
I can almost feel the pace of the train as it pulls out of the station and takes us on this "Licketyi-Split" ride. Acrostics are hard, but you did an excellent job with this one! Wishing you success in Deb's contest.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/12/2018 4:16:00 PM
Thank you very much, Carolyn, for reading my poem and for your supportive and uplifting comments! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 4/11/2018 2:44:00 PM
nicely done, sandra! great rhyme...
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/12/2018 4:15:00 PM
Hi, Ilene, thank you for your visit and supportive comment! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 4/11/2018 10:35:00 AM
The very first line is captivating ... Nice write ...
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/12/2018 4:15:00 PM
Thank you, Probir, for your visit and very supportive comments! Sandra
Date: 4/11/2018 10:35:00 AM
Fabulous rhyming acrostic Sandra i hope to see this on the winners list:-) hugs jan xx
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/12/2018 4:14:00 PM
Thank you, Jan! So pleased that you enjoyed it. Hugs, Sandra :)
Date: 4/11/2018 8:51:00 AM
Fantastic! My best to you Sandra :) xomo!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/12/2018 4:13:00 PM
Thank you so much, Maureen, for your uplifting comments! Hugs, Sandra
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