Alexis Y. Poet Free verse

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Precious Moments - Contest

As precious memories come and go,
savor the moment and take it all in.
Linger there and inhale each moment
and second.
Because life is so unpredictable and it 
goes by in a flash before we exhale.
The time spent with family is such a 
blessing and shouldn't be taken for
granted.
Like the moments spent with your kids
they grow up so fast.
I know how important it is to cherish 
every moment, my
dad has been gone almost twenty 
years.
I wish I had more time to love and
cherish him.
All I can do appreciate the memories 
and cherish him from afar.

Contest: Cherish
Sponsor: Constance La France
04/2/2021

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Anitha Jayasankar April 12, 2021 at 8:09 AM This is such a great poetry Alexis.. Love it... Big congrats on your win... Hugs.. ~ Ani

Constance La France April 9, 2021 at 7:52 AM Alexis, congratulations on your win in my Writing Prompt Cherish and creating this beautiful Free Verse poem, so well done, love _ Constance Alexis Y. April 9, 2021 at 7:59 AM Hi BW, Like always, you hosted a good contest. I appreciate my placement in your contest. Have a great day and weekend:-) Alexis

Carol Mitra April 9, 2021 at 1:24 AM True this Alexis....time flies and we should cherish every moment with our loved ones...Congrats dear friend on your win :)

Eve Roper April 8, 2021 at 3:44 PM Congratulations on your win, Alexis, love is an emotion now one can forget. Hugs Eve

Paula Goldsmith April 8, 2021 at 12:38 PM Congratulations on your win. A "Wonderful" write and picture. Love It. Have a blessed day writing away......................

Malabika Ray Choudhury April 8, 2021 at 9:41 AM Congratulations, Alexis. Such a beautiful poem. "I wish I had more time to love and cherish him." - these lines are the ones which touch me most, I remember my father the same way as you do. Love ~ Mala

Anisha Dutta April 8, 2021 at 9:37 AM Congrats Alexis on your Great Win. Blessing

Marilene Evans April 8, 2021 at 8:10 AM A very meaningful poem. Congrats, Alexis.

Beryl Edmonds April 3, 2021 at 12:19 PM Lovely poem Alexis, we should cherish the moment because moments don’t last, they’re our precious souvenirs of the past... Belle

Rico Leffanta April 3, 2021 at 12:02 PM I remember Germany after WWII, when whole families turned out to see a family member off at the bus stop because it was "normal" not to ever see one again. Yet we still have mothers sending their child off with clean knickers for the bus instead of a kiss goodbye . . . ... Aloha! Rico

Jan Allison April 3, 2021 at 8:20 AM we must cherish the memories we hold my friend:-) hugs jan xx

Richard Lamoureux April 2, 2021 at 11:48 PM This is so sad. Sorry for your loss. 20 years can seem like a moment. Grief doesn’t come with an expiry date. Hugs Rick.

Victor Buhagiar April 2, 2021 at 10:36 PM So true that we must cherish every moment of our parents' life. Well written Alexis. Best for a win.

Evelyn Judy Buehler April 2, 2021 at 8:33 PM I love line, 'Linger there and inhale each moment and second.' That says so much about cherishing the loved ones in your life, Alexis. There is nothing more important than that. I miss my both my parents, who are among God's angels now. Beautifully written. Blessings, Evelyn

Demetrios Trifiatis April 2, 2021 at 4:25 PM Memories are an inexhaustible treasure that could sustain us throughout our lives! Excellent writing: Touching and inspiring dearest Alexis. Hugs xxx

Deborah Burrows April 2, 2021 at 3:42 PM It is so true. It is worth remembering because everyone is busy and no time for what matters in the long run. Appreciate your thoughts!

Vijay Pandit April 2, 2021 at 3:03 PM Indeed these memories are precious, Alexis! Cherish every moment--as you say, life is unpredictable. Touching write.

Sara Kendrick April 2, 2021 at 1:47 PM The first thoughts that entered my mind is lyrics from a song "precious and few the moments we can share" isn't that strange. I also miss my father who has been been on heaven's shore for 25 years now and mother joined him 2 years later so she has been there 23 years. Enjoyed reading your contest entry. Reads like a good contender to me ..Way to go. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara

Judy Ball April 2, 2021 at 1:46 PM So true Alexis. When you feel you're too busy to pay attention to family then you are too busy. The work will always be there later, but maybe that person won't be. Great job, God Bless, JB

Tom Cunningham April 2, 2021 at 12:40 PM He lives on in your heart Alexis and in those happy memories that you have. Life is so short, we have to savor every moment. Tom

Marilene Evans April 2, 2021 at 11:57 AM Yes, it is so important to cherish each moment we have with the ones we love and care. Its hard when they are gone for you always want that extra time and all you have are the memories... memories you cherished forever... Beautifully written.... Happy Easter.

Kim Rodrigues April 2, 2021 at 11:53 AM I agree we must linger and take it all in!

Gershon Wolf April 2, 2021 at 11:37 AM I felt your pain, in not having the time you wanted with your dad, Alexis. Well-expressed and impactful. ~ Gershon Alexis Y. April 2, 2021 at 11:42 AM Hi Gershon, I've learned to “live” a new normal without my dad. But one never gets over losing a loved one . There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t miss him. I appreciate you being the first one to stop by and leave a comment. Welcome back my friend. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis