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Truthfully cards on the table

If I died in my sleep tonight,
upon reflection ~
I'd only have one true regret.

Though I tried to make
the most of my time on earth,
of course I've fallen short.

And for that I would be sorry.
I should have done more,
I should have been more,
I should have loved more.

Gifts squandered, time frittered,
thinking of all I could have done,
the many dreams left on the table
because I thought someday I'd have time.

Death is sudden with no do-overs
but really, we do know one day it's coming ~
time should never be taken for granted,
death is not supposed to be a true surprise.



AP: 1st place 2025, Honorable Mention 2025

Copyright © Line Gauthier | Year Posted 2025

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Bill Baker Date: 7/30/2025 5:24:00 PM Nothing we can do about the past, and most people could care less about what we've done. Our focus should be on the present. We should start today, each day, and do the best we can with what we have to work with, my friend. As the saying goes, "would have, should have, could have", don't let them change what you still have control of ... the present. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 7/30/2025 5:37:00 PM Absolutely ~ I feel like I'm making up for lost time. I'll be exhausted if I live another 25 years.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/30/2025 4:54:00 PM Sometimes, we just need to twll ourselves ‘we’ve done the best we could.’ Hugs Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 7/30/2025 5:37:00 PM Words of wisdom ~ thanks Kim ~

Jan Allison Date: 7/30/2025 4:48:00 PM Your words hit home hard Line, since hubby has had his cancer diagnosis we live every day to the full with no regrets Line - even though he is having treatment again we are treating it as a holiday - treatment free day tomorrow, we are off on another bus trip and to have some fun, before the treatment today we went to an art gallery :-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 7/30/2025 5:38:00 PM Dear Jan, been there ~ every moment is precious indeed. Hugs xx

Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 7/30/2025 4:47:00 PM I agree with your words....I, too, take time for granted, but I'm working on not doing so as much. Your words were thought-provoking and I'm grateful for them. Enjoy your evening, Sara Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 7/30/2025 5:39:00 PM Thank you very much, Sara ~ have a lovely day !