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Past Present and Future

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Mistakes we have made cannot be erased
Some leave us with a heavy price to be paid

We all do and say things that we now regret
But can’t undo those actions that we’d rather forget

We cannot change what happened yesterday
So must live for the moment and cherish each day

We only get one chance at life … that’s a sure thing
None of us can predict what the future will bring

So we must use our time wisely all our days on this earth
Try to live life to the full from the time of our birth

Contest Past Present and Future
Sponsored by Nayda Ivette Negron

22~11~16

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Jean Murray

Date: 11/30/2016 3:40:00 PM

Lovely flow to these wise words Jan. Well done.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/30/2016 3:50:00 PM

Thanks Jean:-) hugs Jan xx

Wendy Rycroft

Date: 11/26/2016 6:56:00 PM

Congrats well-done x great poem x

Jan Allison
Date: 11/26/2016 7:09:00 PM

Thanks Wendy:-) hugs Jan xx

CayCay Jennings

Date: 11/26/2016 11:06:00 AM

A beautiful poem on a beautiful and simple truth that is so cussing word hard to actually pull off. We cannot and must not stop trying. This is your soft, talented and lyrical pen. I appreciate this gem and wish you the luck that you don't need. Again, beautiful ... CayCay

Jan Allison
Date: 11/26/2016 1:18:00 PM

Many thanks as ever CayCay I do appreciate all your support:-) hugs Jan xx

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 11/26/2016 12:30:00 AM

Congratulations Jan Short sweet and wise, Kai

Jan Allison
Date: 11/26/2016 1:18:00 PM

Many thanks Kai:-) hugs Jan xx

Judy Konos

Date: 11/25/2016 7:49:00 AM

Past, Present, Future. The mood must have been tense?

Jan Allison
Date: 11/25/2016 11:22:00 AM

It sure is Judy:-) hugs Jan xx

Darren White

Date: 11/24/2016 11:53:00 PM

Congratulations on your win Jan! Yes, we all have regrets, but we better make sure we live to the fullest :)

Jan Allison
Date: 11/25/2016 6:48:00 AM

I agree Darren... live for today who knows what tomorrow may bring:-) hugs Jan xx

Tamal Kundu

Date: 11/24/2016 6:56:00 PM

Loved it! Congratulation on the win, Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/24/2016 10:11:00 PM

Thanks Tamal:-) hugs Jan xx

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 11/24/2016 6:51:00 PM

Good folksy wisdom, Jan. Amen to the truth of your words. Good words to live by ... a potent write you gave us. Ty for sharing. Love and joy to you.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/24/2016 10:11:00 PM

Thanks Freddie:-) hugs Jan xx

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores

Date: 11/24/2016 4:22:00 PM

Congratulations Jan on the placement of the contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/24/2016 4:28:00 PM

Wow many thanks Nayda I am delighted to place so well in your contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Edward Ebbs

Date: 11/23/2016 2:27:00 PM

Nice job kiddo :) It's too bad we do not have a delete button for uncomfortable memories.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/23/2016 2:46:00 PM

that true Ed but hopefully we can learn from mistakes from the past and not make them again:-) hugs jan xx

Joanna Daniel

Date: 11/23/2016 8:21:00 AM

Good advice, Jan:) so sad I could not enter the contest:(

Jan Allison
Date: 11/23/2016 8:28:00 AM

Oh were you too late:-(:-( that happened to me with Anthony's last contest:-( hugs Jan xx

Bonnie Hollywood-Cutts

Date: 11/23/2016 7:51:00 AM

nicely done. The past helps create us as we grow and live. The present is where we continue to learn. and enjoy each moment and cherish love we share The future is never promised but hoped for in life. 'nicely penned

Jan Allison
Date: 11/23/2016 8:03:00 AM

Thanks Bonnie:-) hugs jan xx

Paloma P

Date: 11/22/2016 4:29:00 PM

I hate the overused idiom YOLO but it's true, the past might haunt us, and the future is out of our control, living in the moment is best, albeit difficult. Sage directives Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/22/2016 4:33:00 PM

I never use that term Paloma so I agree living in the moment is best we have no control over what has happened or will happen in the future:-) hugs Jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 11/22/2016 3:03:00 PM

Profound message that each of us must comprehend dear, Jan. Wonderfully expressed.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/22/2016 3:13:00 PM

Thanks Demetrios:-) hugs jan xx

Daniel Turner

Date: 11/22/2016 11:59:00 AM

I say, have as much fun as you can and leave as little time as possible to regret it. Spending time wisely is where most of us fail. Very meaningful poem, Jan:)

Jan Allison
Date: 11/22/2016 12:04:00 PM

wise words indeed Daniel:-) hugs jan xx

Wendy Rycroft

Date: 11/22/2016 11:14:00 AM

Well written and very poetic x

Jan Allison
Date: 11/22/2016 11:33:00 AM

Thanks so much Wendy:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 11/22/2016 10:26:00 AM

Hi Jan, There is so much truth within this piece. Well done. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. A without a doubt seven:-) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 11/22/2016 10:38:00 AM

Thanks Alexis :-) hugs Jan xx

Chris Green

Date: 11/22/2016 9:04:00 AM

So much truth flows through your beautiful poem. We can't change the past and can't predict the future, all we have is today and we need o make the best of it. Nicely done Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 11/22/2016 9:57:00 AM

Yes I agree Chris - my hubbies cancer was a reality check for us we grab every opportunity we can as we know how life can be so unpredictable - one thing I know for sure our health is the most precious thing we have along with family and friends:-) hugs Jan xx