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The Value of Today

If only we could turn back time, I would save her if I could Stop what happened in front of me, let justice be as it should The cellar would no longer be haunted or relived in my mind She and I would still be friends, the best friend a child could find If only we could turn back time, I would break the silence somehow Find another way to get help, then remember the angels now Or I would have acted faster and then taken her hand to go Where we were heading then, before anyone would know But, time is always moving forward and there is no turning back This is why the moment now, is so important on this track This rumbling track we travel through life, time is like a train Loss is in the speeding scenery passed, that we will never regain It’s time to think, act, love and evolve in the most positive way All we really have is right now, in the precious value of today Heidi Sands 10/6/19 Placed 2nd in the If only we could turn back the hands of time poetry contest.

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John Hamilton

Date: 10/17/2019 7:34:00 AM

A wonderful write of sad times past that cannot be rewritten, indeed enjoy the present, so as not to live with regret. Congrats on a fine 2nd place win!

Heidi Sands
Date: 10/18/2019 8:10:00 AM

I will enjoy the present. Thank you very much John :)

Robert Lindley

Date: 10/15/2019 9:42:00 AM

My friend, this wonderful creation so clearly expresses the reality of life and loss and the enormity of the painful regrets we feel knowing we can not change the past. A gem and pleasure to read such a wonderfully composed poem. Congratulations on your win in this contest. A fav..

Heidi Sands
Date: 10/15/2019 10:42:00 AM

Thank you very much Robert. I appreciate your comment :)

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/15/2019 2:44:00 AM

Congrats to you dear Heidi... Bless you always, Love, Gina

Heidi Sands
Date: 10/15/2019 6:36:00 AM

Thank you very much Gina :)

Sandra Adams

Date: 10/14/2019 4:02:00 PM

sometimes it would be nice to go back a few minutes and stop tragedy....deep write, congratulations on your win Heidi ... hugs

Heidi Sands
Date: 10/14/2019 4:20:00 PM

Yes, that is for sure. Thank you very much Sandra :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/14/2019 2:30:00 PM

Back with congrats Heidi..on your well deserved win.

Heidi Sands
Date: 10/14/2019 2:33:00 PM

Thank you very much Vijay :)

Silent One

Date: 10/14/2019 12:23:00 PM

if only it was possible, but it is not and that is sad... deep write.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Heidi Sands
Date: 10/14/2019 12:32:00 PM

Yes, so true Silent One. I really appreciate the opportunity to be in your contest and be able to express this. Thank you very much :)

P.S. Awtry

Date: 10/7/2019 8:39:00 AM

"time is like a train"... implies speed and danger and destination... Powerful poem. So very true.

Heidi Sands
Date: 10/7/2019 10:48:00 AM

Time can fly by and just keeps on going. We must treasure what we have. Thank you so much P.S.

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 10/6/2019 10:03:00 AM

This is filled with such deep emotion. A beautifully written, heartfelt verse.

Heidi Sands
Date: 10/6/2019 10:07:00 AM

Thank you so much Sandy. Your comment on this means a lot to me :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/6/2019 8:31:00 AM

I hear the sounds of regrets and pain..an emotive write apt for the theme, Heidi. Always so hard to look back..for we suffer yet another time. Well written, Heidi..my very best.

Heidi Sands
Date: 10/6/2019 8:44:00 AM

Yes, Vijay, some things stay inside for life, but we must still make the most of today. I appreciate your kind comment this morning. Have a nice day :)

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/6/2019 7:11:00 AM

This is beautiful and so true... I have so many moments when I think "if only". You're so right with this lovely entry. God bless you and much love to you, Gina

Heidi Sands
Date: 10/6/2019 8:43:00 AM

Thank you Regina. God Bless you too :)

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 10/6/2019 6:26:00 AM

Your words ran a chill down my back...if only we could...so we must value today...true words well written.

Heidi Sands
Date: 10/6/2019 6:30:00 AM

Thank you for your visit and comment Jeanne. Have a nice morning :)