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Time

"Time = Life, Therefore, waste your time and waste of your life, or master your time and master your life". Alan Lakein


To my husband ...

From the moment we met
I knew you were special
past relationships 
gone forever

You are
my present and my future
but since your cancer returned
we’re fully  aware
the clock is ticking

Our time on earth isn’t infinite …
one day
we’ll find eternal peace

Time- 8 Word Challenge Poetry Contest

Sponsored by A Dear Heart

07/05/20

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David Smith

July 14, 2020 at 2:25 PM

Reading your work is always worth the time, as is the Time taken in appreciation of the people and the beauty that surrounds us.

Constance La France

July 7, 2020 at 4:28 PM

Jan, congratulations on your win in my time contest, excellent writing and a FAV for me and I like the quote too _Constance

Paul Callus

July 7, 2020 at 3:11 PM

Such a lovely, heartfelt message, Jan...and you managed to incorporate all given words so effortlessly. Congratulation son your high flying win. Hugs // paul

Aditi Mishra

July 7, 2020 at 1:59 PM

Your heartwarming words in this gentle muse touched my emotions Jan. Such a tender yet sad write. Congratulations on your win. Hope you are well. Blessings and hugs :)

Paula Goldsmith

July 7, 2020 at 12:49 PM

Congratulations on your win. "Beautiful" What a wonderful write and picture. Enjoy your win and day..........

Jenna Logan

July 7, 2020 at 7:16 AM

Insight given from experience is always worthy of attention. Congratulations on your sentimental win, Jan.

Anisha Dutta

July 7, 2020 at 2:18 AM

I am moved. Big Congrats to win TOP

William Kelii Kekaula

July 7, 2020 at 2:10 AM

Awesome expressions of heartfelt emotions, Jan, genuinely touching truly, please accept my compliments for your brilliant composition being recognized, and achieving 1st Place in Dear Heart's TIME contest, Kudos! -- Aloha~@William

JC Brul

July 7, 2020 at 1:29 AM

You brought me into tears with this heart-touching tribute to your loving husband dear Jan...Congratulations on your TOP WIN...This is a TOP FAVE!

Jenish Somadas

July 7, 2020 at 12:18 AM

A heart felt poem.. Great win Jan.. God bless you..

John Watt

July 6, 2020 at 8:20 PM

Dear Jan, such an endearing love note to your husband. I can tell you cherish your moments together. Congrats on your wonderful first place win! Hugs ~ John

John Watt

July 7, 2020 at 12:20 AM

Forgot to mention, I'm sending this beauty to my faves to enjoy again in the future.

Harry Horsman

July 6, 2020 at 9:17 AM

Wow, Jan, this is so sad, yet your poem, i'm sure in some ways will help others, So sorry about your husband.

Connie Marcum Wong

July 6, 2020 at 7:46 AM

I understand exactly how you feel Jan, because of my husband’s illness. Your heartfelt beautiful message to your husband is deeply felt. Blessings to you both. xxoo

Jerry T Curtis

July 6, 2020 at 7:38 AM

Jesus said; You shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free. All my life I have wonder about what that truth was and what would it set me free of. I stumbled on a book one day that was able to answer those biblical questions for me. The book is called "The Three Magic Words". by US Anderson. Take care Jan and Bob is in our prayers

Shirley Hawkins

July 6, 2020 at 5:08 AM

What a beautiful verse. I am so very sorry that your husbands illness has returned. We do not realise how precious life is until it is in the balance. The last line of your lovely verse is true. I hope your husband keeps as well as possible and you spend many more happy times together.... God Bless you both

Tom Cunningham

July 6, 2020 at 4:07 AM

As we get older and become more prone to illnesses every second becomes even more precious and we shouldnt waste it. A verse from the heart Jan. Tom

Judy Ball

July 5, 2020 at 8:01 PM

This is such a poignant piece. You lay your heart bare in this one. Beautifully written. God Bless, JB

Paul Marc

July 5, 2020 at 7:59 PM

This is so beautiful Jan.

Joseph May

July 5, 2020 at 3:10 PM

Such a moving write Jan, best wishes..

Jan Allison

July 5, 2020 at 5:41 PM

thanks Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

John Watt

July 5, 2020 at 3:10 PM

This is absolutely lovely in all aspects, Jan. Heartwarming, sad, romantic, and a wonderful musing on the brevity and preciousness of time. Best wishes in the Time contest my friend. Hugs ~ John

Jan Allison

July 5, 2020 at 5:41 PM

Thanks so much John:-) hugs Jan xx

Tania Kitchin

July 5, 2020 at 3:05 PM

A beautiful heart felt poem Jan, so sorry to hear your husband's cancer has returned. Hugs

Jan Allison

July 5, 2020 at 5:40 PM

It returned last year and he had treatment but we are realistic it may return but get on with life:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

July 5, 2020 at 2:09 PM

- A sad truth, Jan - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison

July 5, 2020 at 2:36 PM

It is a reality we face that his cancer will return but we live life to the full and enjoy it as best we can:-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta

July 5, 2020 at 1:53 PM

The clock is always ticking, so make it a point to enjoy each second and live like there is no tomorrow! Cancer inside, COVID-19 at the door, you can't stop the hands on the clock! Aloha! Rico

Jan Allison

July 5, 2020 at 2:33 PM

you are so right Rico, thankfully we are covid free now 45 days... but cancer is such a cruel disease:-( hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer

July 5, 2020 at 1:51 PM

oh, so touching, jan! i didn't know that your husband's cancer had returned and i'm so sorry to hear it. we never really know how much time we have on earth so we just have to appreciate what we have, even during these most trying times...

Jan Allison

July 5, 2020 at 1:57 PM

Yes after 6 years his levels went up and he had to have radio therapy last year and we are very realistic he will need more intervention in the future but we cherish every day we have:-) hugs Jan xx