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Bite Size Contest No.135 Poetry Contest. Sponsored by: Line Gauthier 

MY LIFE

My life before you. My life with you. My life without you. All passed in a blink of an eye.
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Neumann Avatar
February 24, 2026 at 1:54 AM
That is so true. Just a blink. The thing about the Buddhist concept of impermanence is that the good things pass, but also the and things will pass. There is light and there is hope. Kind wishes, Kai
Goldsmith Avatar
February 24, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you found "MY LIFE" to be, so true. Time/life go by so very fast. Have a great day writing away before the clock runs out.......................
Etgen-Baker Avatar
February 11, 2026 at 3:33 PM
oh wow...this is perfect....I feel the same way. Definitely a fav
Goldsmith Avatar
February 12, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you found "MY LIFE" to be a, wow, this is perfect. Definitely a fav. A fav??? Thanks a million for making my day a happy one. Have a great day writing away before the clock runs out.......................
Jones Avatar
February 11, 2026 at 7:16 AM
Wow Paula this is powerfully poignant! So much said in so few words! Love it!
Goldsmith Avatar
February 12, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you Love "MY LIFE." It was a fun/true write. Where does all the time go??? I could use 2 or 3 more days to each week. I enjoyed writing this one. Have a great day writing away before the clock runs out.......................
Wolf Avatar
February 9, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Succinct --- and meaningful!
Goldsmith Avatar
February 10, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you found "MY LIFE" to be, meaningful. This write can make one think about time/life. I need 2 or 3 more days each week. Have a great day writing away before the clock runs out.......................
Ray Choudhury Avatar
February 9, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Your poem makes me stop and ponder about my own life. Love ~
Goldsmith Avatar
February 10, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed "MY LIFE." It was a fun/true write. Where does all the time go??? Yes, this write can make one think about time/life. I could use 2 or 3 more days to each week. Have a great day writing away before the clock runs out.......................
Rolland Avatar
February 7, 2026 at 4:35 PM
a truth for every human being, enjoyed
Goldsmith Avatar
February 8, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed "MY LIFE." It was a fun/true write. Where does all the time go??? I need 2 or 3 more days to each week, then I would be fine. Have a great day/week writing away before the clock runs out.......................
Kendrick Avatar
February 7, 2026 at 4:02 PM
This one reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Way to go. Life does pass very quickly but while we are so busy those thoughts don't enter our mind. Thank you for sharing this one with us. Sara K
Goldsmith Avatar
February 8, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed "MY LIFE." It was a fun/true write. Where does all the time go??? I need 2 or 3 more days to each week, then I would be fine. Have a great day/week writing away before the clock runs out.......................
Crandall Avatar
February 7, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Somebody's gotta figure out a way to slow down time!
Goldsmith Avatar
February 8, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed "MY LIFE." It was a ton of  fun to write. Yes, I am with you, slow down time. Where does all the time go??? I need 2 or 3 more days to each week, then I would be fine. Have a great day/week writing away before the clock runs out.......................
Dietrich Avatar
February 7, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Excellent bite sized poem!
Goldsmith Avatar
February 8, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you found "MY LIFE" to be an, Excellent bite sized poem. It was fun to write this short one. Where does all the time go??? Monday is here then it is Sunday. I need 2 or 3 more days to each week, then I would be fine. Have a great day/week writing away before the clock runs out.......................
Sands Avatar
February 7, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Spoken with truth. Good one Paula. Hugs :)
Goldsmith Avatar
February 8, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you found "MY LIFE" to be a, Good one. Where does all the time go??? Monday is here then it is Sunday. I need 2 or 3 more days to each week, then I would be fine. Hugs... Have a great day/week writing away before the clock runs out.......................
Brotherton Avatar
February 6, 2026 at 4:26 PM
a nice bite sized slice of life. Have a wonderful weekend, Paula.
Goldsmith Avatar
February 7, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed "MY LIFE" write. It was a fun/true write. Where does all the time go??? I need 2 or 3 more days to each week, then I would be fine. Have a great weekend writing away before the clock runs out.......................
Meadows Avatar
February 6, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Time goes by too quickly.
Goldsmith Avatar
February 6, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed "MY LIFE" write. It was a fun/true write. Where does all the time go??? Oh yes, the time goes by way tooooooo Fast. Monday is here, then it is Sunday. I need 2 or 3 more days to each week, then I would be fine. Have a great weekend writing away before the clock runs out.......................
May Avatar
February 6, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Time flies in "the blink of an eye"
Goldsmith Avatar
February 6, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed "MY LIFE" write. It was a fun/true write. Where does all the time go??? Oh yes, do Not blink. Monday is here, then it is Sunday. I need 2 or 3 more days to each week, then I would be fine. Have a great weekend writing away before the clock runs out.......................
Anaya Avatar
February 6, 2026 at 9:23 AM
We can glimpse the past blurs in a blink. The days long, the years fast. Lovely poem. Have a nice weekend!
Goldsmith Avatar
February 6, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you found "MY LIFE" to be a, Lovely poem. It was a fun/true write. Where does all the time go??? Monday is here then it is Sunday. I need 2 or 3 more days to each week, then I would be fine. Have a great weekend writing away before the clock runs out.......................
Goldsmith Avatar
February 6, 2026 at 6:46 AM
"MY LIFE" ~ Date Written:2/6/2026 ~ Written By Human Poet..........
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