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Inspirited by a niece’s comment;

"I think I've heard "I love you" about 300 times throughout this house today. Through tragedy, we are reminded about what really matters... family and love."

Today Is a Gift

Hold on to those moments

Of Spoken words of

Meaningful

Sincere

Love

Tomorrow might never

Become the present

© By Eve Roper  
6/22/2015

Copyright © Eve Roper | Year Posted 2015

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Andrea Dietrich

February 23, 2022 at 12:27 PM

in 2015 this is what I wrote under this poem: wow, this one is FANTASTIC. short but so profound. I feel the same way about it now. did I ever fave it? Let me see. If not, I will fave it because of the three, even though your number one is precious, I am most drawn to this short but profound poetry

December 23, 2018 at 5:47 AM

You are so right! We are but vapor. Here one moment, gone the next.

December 23, 2018 at 9:34 AM

Thank you for bring this poem back to me..Valerie, I lost my husband 3 months ago .. and I would ask him if he ever got tired of me telling him I loved him, he always would say No.. :) .Merry Christmas to you and your family and friends. Hugs Eve.~`*

February 22, 2016 at 8:16 AM

Amen Eve

Punnia Viswan Bhatia

February 21, 2016 at 11:36 PM

wow..what a wonderful message eve :)) a 7

Redempta Asifiwe

July 2, 2015 at 10:41 AM

You're right! I enjoyed reading the lines.

July 2, 2015 at 10:51 AM

Thank you, Redempta, for your warm welcome and compliment. Blessings Eve

June 30, 2015 at 4:58 AM

Eve, A most powerful and compelling Verse write. You say so much and so very well in only 18 words. Congratulations on POTD!! I really like this write!! Best Always, Gary

June 30, 2015 at 11:48 PM

Thank you, Gary, for your inspiring compliment and the congratulations . Hugs eve

June 27, 2015 at 9:54 AM

Eve, I love this piece - the beautiful, wise words (so powerful in a few words) and the excellent form! I am glad I came across your work! It's a 7 from me. Kika

June 27, 2015 at 1:47 PM

Kika, thank you so much for your sweet visit, your great inspiring compliment, and your high rate I'm always learning. Hugs Eve

Eileen Manassian

June 24, 2015 at 1:09 PM

Lovely, my dear. So much truth and beauty in this piece. Congrats.

June 24, 2015 at 2:48 PM

Thank you, Eileen, I feel very very honored. Hugs eve

June 24, 2015 at 12:27 PM

Lovely Eve...reminds me of one of my favorite songs "if tomorrow never comes".... Congratulations on POD

June 24, 2015 at 2:47 PM

I rarely listen to the radio so I just youtube it nice beautiful song thank you Tim & Tom for the compliment and the congratulations hugs eve

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

June 24, 2015 at 9:53 AM

Yes, today is a gift...you wrote it beautifully, Eve. Congrats and enjoy your day! Hugs, Rhonda

June 24, 2015 at 10:45 AM

Thank you, Rhonda,I'm really tickallde today hugs eve

June 24, 2015 at 9:02 AM

Dropping back to congratulate you on your POTD, Eve! hugs!

June 24, 2015 at 8:58 AM

So powerful in such little, I love it!!! Also thanks for the congrats!

June 24, 2015 at 2:49 PM

Ea rly, thank you for dropping by and the inspiring compliment and the congrats. Hugs Eve

Constance La France

June 24, 2015 at 8:47 AM

Eve, congratulations on having this wonderful poem selected as Poem Of The Day, enjoy the honor

June 24, 2015 at 2:53 PM

B.W. as you probably know I am glowing over the compliments but it I'm a shame it was brought on over a death. In this household I make very sure everyone that walks into my home that means something to me know I love them with all my heart and they mean the world to me. Like you I have lost too many family and friends. Hugs Eve

June 24, 2015 at 8:36 AM

Awesome write gem :) love the message as well! Congratulations on POTD ;)

June 24, 2015 at 2:55 PM

Wilma, thank you so.... very much for your inspiring compliment. Hugs eve

June 24, 2015 at 6:16 AM

Eve, this a is a beautiful poem. That has a powerful message. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day:) Alexis

June 24, 2015 at 7:59 AM

Alexis, thank you so very much for your congratulations today I'm tickled. Hugs Eve

Anne-Lise Andresen

June 24, 2015 at 3:02 AM

- Beautiful poems, Eve - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

June 24, 2015 at 7:58 AM

Wow, I'm shock and pleased. Thank you Anne-Lise for your return visit and the congratulations . Hugs dear friend Eve

Andrea Dietrich

June 23, 2015 at 9:38 PM

wow, this one is FANTASTIC. short but so profound

June 24, 2015 at 8:02 AM

Andrea, thank you for your inspiring compliment It means a lot . hugs eve

Constance La France

June 23, 2015 at 7:40 PM

Eve, your words are so true, we do not know what tomorrow will be, a 7 and thanks for visiting my poetry

June 24, 2015 at 8:00 AM

Thank you, B.W. you're always so very kind bless you hugs eve

June 23, 2015 at 12:17 PM

A sincere message which is more often forgotten. Cannot be a more timely reminder. A 7. Hope you're keeping well, Eve. :-)

June 23, 2015 at 1:02 PM

Thank you, Kim, yes a reminder that needs to be imposed all the time. A relative of 24 just passed and my nience made a comment of " I think I've heard "I love you" about 300 times throughout this house today. Through tragedy, we are reminded about what really matters.. family and love.'" This is a family that is always yelling at each other and It reminded me of how they do need it in their lives not when some one passes. Thank you for your compliment and the 7 Hugs Eve

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

June 23, 2015 at 7:36 AM

insightful! beautiful! thought provoking!! wse words too~Olive Eloisa =)

June 23, 2015 at 1:15 PM

Olive, thank you for your kind words. I am glad you enjoyed. Love Eve

Anne-Lise Andresen

June 23, 2015 at 4:56 AM

- So true and lovely written, Eve - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

June 23, 2015 at 1:14 PM

Thank you dear friend, life is short not to show kindness and love. Hugs & love eve

Afolabi Muideen

June 23, 2015 at 2:44 AM

Wise and excellent penned, thanks for shared this beautiful advice, love it...........A.M.

June 23, 2015 at 1:13 PM

Afolabi, thank you for your wonderful kind words. Love needs to be shown at all times, you never ever know what tomorrow brings. Hug Eve

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