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Lost today in yesterday's memories Oblivious to what is happening Concentrating on perceived used to be's Results in today's abandoning Being focused every day in someday Pondering imagined what could be's Worrying about the future that way Changes nothing... offers no guarantees These are the days to spend in the moment Being where and who one is meant to be Presence makes the present important The development of true memories May 29, 2018 These Are The Days Contest by Daniel Turner June 11, 2018 Honorable Mention In The Moment Contest by Heidi Sands June 18, 2018 Honorable Mention

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Christopher Flaherty

Date: 6/30/2018 6:29:00 PM

Concentrating on perceived used to be's Result in today's abandoning Love this Susan Very profound 7

Susan Gentry
Date: 7/1/2018 6:22:00 PM

Why thank you! ;)

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 6/24/2018 7:06:00 PM

A most inspirational piece - to live in the moment and enjoy it to the fullest! Well done, Susan! Hugs and blessings. Pandita

Susan Gentry
Date: 6/24/2018 10:29:00 PM

Thank you, Pandita! :)

Al Juman

Date: 6/23/2018 9:39:00 PM

Very beautiful

Susan Gentry
Date: 6/24/2018 12:57:00 AM

Thank you! :)

Bartholomew Williams

Date: 6/22/2018 8:20:00 AM

Susan, thanks for sharing this timely and true reminder. I enjoyed your poem. All my very best to you and yours! :) Bartholomew

Susan Gentry
Date: 6/24/2018 12:56:00 AM

Thank you!

Gary Smith

Date: 6/21/2018 5:36:00 PM

A lovely write Susan, congrats :)

Susan Gentry
Date: 6/21/2018 11:45:00 PM

Thank you, Gary.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/18/2018 12:55:00 PM

- Congratulations, Susan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Susan Gentry
Date: 6/18/2018 4:56:00 PM

Thank you! :)

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/18/2018 9:47:00 AM

Well written message Susan. Congratulations :)

Susan Gentry
Date: 6/18/2018 4:55:00 PM

Thanks, Heidi! I am honored to be on your list of winners. Thanks so much for doing this contest and for all you do.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/17/2018 10:21:00 PM

Such words of wisdom offered so eloquently... and couldn't agree with you more, by the way … Congrats on your placement in the contest! :) gw

Susan Gentry
Date: 6/18/2018 4:54:00 PM

Why thank you so much! :)

Jan Allison

Date: 6/13/2018 3:02:00 PM

lovely rhyme Susan, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Susan Gentry
Date: 6/18/2018 4:52:00 PM

Thank you, Jan.

Robert Marlow

Date: 6/13/2018 11:31:00 AM

A very inspiring poem Susan.

Susan Gentry
Date: 6/13/2018 2:50:00 PM

Thank you.

Eve Roper

Date: 6/11/2018 8:51:00 PM

Nicely done Susan, congratulations on your well deserved win.. Hugs Eve

Susan Gentry
Date: 6/13/2018 4:01:00 AM

Thank you, Eve!

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/11/2018 5:45:00 PM

Congratulations for your win Susan :)

Susan Gentry
Date: 6/13/2018 4:01:00 AM

Thanks. Heidi :)

Fauxcroft Wade

Date: 6/11/2018 3:19:00 PM

Congrats on your placement for a great piece of work. Faux

Susan Gentry
Date: 6/13/2018 4:00:00 AM

Oh thank you!

Daniel Turner

Date: 6/11/2018 1:25:00 PM

Congratulations Susan on your placement in my contest. I loved your poem. Simply too many great poems and only so many placements.

Susan Gentry
Date: 6/13/2018 3:59:00 AM

Thank you! Am honored to be anywhere on your list. Thank you for sponsoring the contest and for all you do. It can't be easy. You are a sweetheart. :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/7/2018 7:45:00 AM

- Lovely Susan ... and I agree with you :) - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Susan Gentry
Date: 6/13/2018 3:52:00 AM

Thanks. :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/5/2018 6:15:00 PM

Very nicely done, and I think Heidi just made a contest on this same theme!

Susan Gentry
Date: 6/6/2018 12:52:00 AM

Thank you! I'll have to check it out.

John Gondolf

Date: 6/2/2018 1:02:00 PM

I think perhaps I am guilty of this, Susan, I need to spend more time living in the moment. Nicely written. John

Susan Gentry
Date: 6/2/2018 7:11:00 PM

Thanks, John.

Charles Messina

Date: 6/1/2018 3:26:00 PM

What used to be, what could be, and what is meant to be...That's what makes the world go round...Love this one Susan! Have a lovely weekend...Charlie

Susan Gentry
Date: 6/2/2018 7:10:00 PM

Thank you, Charlie!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 6/1/2018 1:42:00 PM

So true, Susan. People are often oblivious to today's blessings because they're stuck on "rewind"! Good one! Janice

Susan Gentry
Date: 6/2/2018 7:09:00 PM

Thank you, Janice!