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While You See a Chance Take It

opportunities come just once never pass them by Magicicada 13 Words To Live By Poetry Contest Sponsored by Maureen McGreavy 1/7/19
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August 25, 2019 at 9:47 PM
Never. Excellent pen. Ann
Allison Avatar
August 26, 2019 at 10:04 AM
thanks Ann:-) hugs Jan xx
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July 2, 2019 at 7:06 PM
for sure, Jan. You did a great job with this challenge. I need to put my thinking cap on for so many of these contests (are women allowed to write in the love poem contest of soup) Write as if we are a man?
Allison Avatar
August 26, 2019 at 10:04 AM
Hi Andrea sorry for the late reply, I didn't enter the love contest but i expect some did lol:-) hugs jan xx
Dietrich Avatar
July 2, 2019 at 7:06 PM
I could act like a lesbian too for that contest. haha
Allison Avatar
August 26, 2019 at 10:04 AM
lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Wolf Avatar
July 2, 2019 at 5:25 PM
Yes, truly...although I think perhaps that it's the life-changing opportunities that don't come along every day... Those are the ones we rue not seizing, as others don't come along in their wake. Nicely done, Jan! (soup mail, please). :) gw
Allison Avatar
August 26, 2019 at 10:03 AM
thanks so much GW sorry for the late reply:-( hugs Jan xx
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July 2, 2019 at 3:25 PM
so fine advice Jan, but so often we hesitate and the chance is gone! Trust all well at home, Blessings, Gordon
Allison Avatar
July 2, 2019 at 4:23 PM
Thanks Gordon, hubby is fine, we see the cancer specialist on 31st to see if the treatment has made a difference:-) hugs Jan xx
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July 2, 2019 at 7:42 AM
I had to pause because I always tear up when I see pics of Robin Williams, can't 'absorb' his ending. BUT the write is great, right on and a strong truth - truly a contest contender written by a wise and good woman! All the best to you, dearest ... CayCay
Allison Avatar
July 2, 2019 at 4:23 PM
Thanks CayCay it's still hard to believe he is gone:-( hugs Jan xx
Cunningham Avatar
July 1, 2019 at 10:28 PM
Great advice Jan, how often have we been given an opportunity and for whatever reason didn't take it and kicked ourselves later. Good luck. Tom
Allison Avatar
July 2, 2019 at 4:22 PM
2nd chances rarely happen Tom, the older I get the more I know it is true:-( hugs jan xx
Rodrigues Avatar
July 1, 2019 at 7:54 PM
I believe this! Mostly true!
Allison Avatar
July 2, 2019 at 4:21 PM
Thanks Kim:-) hugs Jan xx
Cholt Avatar
July 1, 2019 at 5:41 PM
Very important to make the most of every opportunity. We need constant reminding of this. Every success in the competition.
Allison Avatar
July 2, 2019 at 4:21 PM
Thanks WA:-) hugs Jan xx
Gilmour Avatar
July 1, 2019 at 5:11 PM
We must all try to live by this, for life is oh so short, for some especially. Good luck in the contest Jan. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Allison Avatar
July 2, 2019 at 4:21 PM
My hubbies cancer has been a wake up call for us Ann!:-) hugs Jan xx
Bauer Avatar
July 1, 2019 at 3:53 PM
so true, jan! well said...
Allison Avatar
July 1, 2019 at 4:32 PM
Thanks Ilene I heard the song which is one of my faves by Stevie Winwood and saw the contest and had to write for it:-) hugs Jan xx
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July 1, 2019 at 3:29 PM
Hi Jan, I totally agree with your wise words. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Nice song a well- Alexis
Allison Avatar
July 1, 2019 at 4:31 PM
Thanks Alexis I am hoping my muse is returning!:-) hugs jan xx
Blown Avatar
July 1, 2019 at 3:27 PM
the oldt conundrum...there are two butterflies...one brings chaos the other brings peace...which is which... : )
Allison Avatar
July 1, 2019 at 4:30 PM
interesting thought Stan:-) hugs Jan xx
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