On Borrowed Time

Embrace the dawning
of this day,
for we know not
how tomorrow,
will unfold.
We're living,
on borrowed time.
A chance to live, love
and learn,
from life's lessons
and yet,
On borrowed time,
it wasn't meant
for us to stay
forever, but
to pass it on,
through love.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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July 17, 2009 at 7:39 AM
Hi there Carol, I have been planning my wedding over the last few months. I just recently got married to the greatest man on June 27th. Also I have been trying my hand at writing books. I have 4 published on LULU.COM AND I have 2 on Amazon.com, and I at Target.com. I had a poetry book published. If you would like to check it out, search under my name Carla Cox on lulu, or amazon.com. I will be back soon, love ya Carla.
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July 16, 2009 at 3:39 AM
Where are you and your wonderful poetry Carla? Miss you here at the Soup. Please come back. Love, Carol
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