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When It Counts

Not now Too busy Much to do Lot on my plate Later Later Later Maybe tomorrow Maybe next week Maybe on the weekend Maybe if I can find the time Later Later Later Got important things to do Gotta concentrate Gotta focus Got too much going on Later Later Later When there’s time When I get a minute When I can When I have the energy Later Later Later I’ll be there when it matters When it’s important When it counts You can depend on me! Later.

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Date: 6/28/2025 8:49:00 PM
As a wise Sage said 2,000 some years ago: Never say, "When I'm free, I'll do it. For you may never be free." ~ Gershon
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Danny Derden
Date: 6/29/2025 10:19:00 AM
Right. We either carve out the time or we don't. Waiting for the time when it matters means it doesn't really matter.
Date: 6/28/2025 6:47:00 PM
You're exactly right ! Many times these words are spoken from someone near and dear to our heart. Life is busy, but always make time for those you love. Your thoughts caress gently around me. Many wonderful blessings to you, Danny. Hugs, Brandy
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Danny Derden
Date: 6/28/2025 8:05:00 PM
Exactly my intention with this poem, to remind myself and my readers that every moment, every chance, counts.
Date: 6/28/2025 10:57:00 AM
I love the final twist on this poem. Not what I envisioned at first. Very cool write-
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Danny Derden
Date: 6/28/2025 12:03:00 PM
I wrote from the perspective of a child...being put off because adult matters were "more important" or "more pressing" and how my needs as that child had to take a seat and wait...and wait...and wait...until maybe I would matter or be important enough for their time...A reminder to not do that to my own family & friends.
Date: 6/27/2025 7:43:00 AM
Hmm, the later never comes. Life goes by in a blink of a second. Beautifully written poem :)
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Danny Derden
Date: 6/27/2025 6:34:00 PM
Exactly...it counts right now...because as you say later never comes.

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