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While Still Have a Chance

While Still Have A Choice You thought you had time To call them again Faithful close classmate Long time ago friend. Then you get a call From out of the past Too late to visit Their tombstone’s been cast. Guilt over the should’ve You should have found time Before you knew it, Out of sight, out of mind. Well not really true You’d call now and then Hearing about death Can’t remember when. Sad you can’t recall Last time heard their voice how much they loved you Made your heart rejoice. Regret’s good teacher Listen to its voice. Today! Call that someone While still have a choice. Barbara Barry-Nishanian Nov.16,2017 copyright

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Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 11/24/2020 1:29:00 AM

without happy smiling of a day is very sadness of living part; enjoy the thru the life if have any good choice.

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 11/24/2020 6:51:00 AM

Sadness is missing those we forgot, and sad to hear they died. Thank you for visiting again

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/31/2020 8:25:00 AM

This is a beautiful inspiration from the heart of a wonderful writer. I love it so. God bless you with many, many more as well as many more opportunities to have a conversation with those special people.

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 11/17/2020 8:49:00 PM

Regina, your encouragement is really appreciated. I've been away for a year and you excited me to get back and get going...big thank you for your kind remarks.

Carol Louise Moon

Date: 10/27/2020 1:06:00 PM

I really like this poem, Barbara. Such a good reminder to stay in touch.

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 11/17/2020 8:45:00 PM

Carol how kind of you to visit. I have to keep reminding my self all the time

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 9/10/2018 9:20:00 AM

Fine piece Barbara, really brings death to the fore showing the importance of the subject. Really well penned making it an excellent read. Blessings, Gordon

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 9/10/2018 10:03:00 AM

Your comment is really appreciated. Thank you for calling it an 'excellent read'. As new writer this very encouraging. Thanks for visiting.

Muhammad Imtiaz

Date: 2/25/2018 12:55:00 AM

Hi BBN you have expressed the call of death very well in a way as it should be.. there is no better advice than death. Death itself is an advice for the alive. We are in an examination hall doing deeds good or bad , the clock will stop at our last breath , then we cannot do more. So it is a call and warning as you mentioned it brilliantly. Thanks for beautiful advice

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 2/25/2018 2:03:00 AM

So glad you realize time runs out for doing good deeds. You just did that ..by reading some of my efforts at writing Thank you for your time to visit, bbn

Debbie Duncan

Date: 2/18/2018 11:31:00 PM

Good advice you got up there. We all are sometimes guilty of not keeping in touch. ;)

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 8/22/2019 6:15:00 PM

Debbie, clearing out my old emails came across notice you'd sent me a comment. This thank you is over a year later, but hope you will accept it. I always liked your poems and for you to read mine is an honor...thank you.

Lunita Blanca

Date: 1/29/2018 4:21:00 PM

Barbara, death waits not for anyone. Your write alerts us to this fact. Thank you.

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 2/19/2018 3:04:00 AM

Carlos, I hope you never have regrets. Thank you for visiting I appreciate you're dropping in..bbn

Leanne Lovejoy-Burton

Date: 1/28/2018 3:16:00 AM

Beautiful and kind words of wisdom Barbara. x

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 2/19/2018 3:02:00 AM

Hi, so glad to receive you comment. Hope you are fine.

Patricia Leduc

Date: 1/22/2018 11:18:00 PM

Yes..I should have sent flowers..now so sad

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 1/23/2018 12:08:00 AM

Hi new friend..You are sending flowers!!!! Not to one felt you could have...but look at the pretty flowers you send poets every time you comment. I like the bouquet you sent me. Thanks bbn

Barbara Dickenson

Date: 12/29/2017 1:23:00 AM

Hi, Barbara. I’m actually very modest (ha!) but I do have to say, reading this exquisite gem: great minds do think alike! Reconnecting with dearly remembered & loved old friends was heavy on my mind & heart this past year. Very much like this; very strong; masterful! Looking forward to more of your excellent poetry. Happy 2018! ~ BD

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 1/23/2018 12:29:00 AM

I just can't believe a poet like you...used "excellent". So encouraging. I sent a reply to you in more detail. We two Barbara"s gonna make 2018 just fine, regardless of bodies trying to give us a hard time. Looking forward to more of your impressive and truthful expressions.bbn

Tim Smith

Date: 12/21/2017 11:28:00 AM

Time doesn't sit still and before we realize its too late...lovey verse Barbara

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 1/23/2018 12:38:00 AM

Thanks for encouragement. "Scares of the Night" really enjoyed. Also " Entwined..what does, Bellez en Bellez" mean...or should I not ask and just enjoy...which I certainly did. bbn

Arturo Michael

Date: 12/20/2017 5:26:00 AM

This is lovely...A reminder to love poem...All the best Barbara

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 1/23/2018 1:15:00 AM

"Son and Daughters of Peace" Beautiful poem. Arturo...I can't imagine you need a 'reminder to love poem', your expressions are full of caring and understanding. I thank you for your encouragement. bbn