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when you stop to think about it... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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When you stop to think about it, don't. I mean, don't stop too long, and don't think about it too much. Just do it. Just say it. Just share your heart, NOW. Time is of the essence is a phrase I learned long ago. Only I never really understood it, until I ran out of time, and before I could say it, I was gone. When you stop to think about it, don't. This is just a thought that came to me as I was remembering a friend who left this realm long ago. I believe my friend was telling me that NOW is the right time. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You know I was just thinking the same thing, and sent out something to my friends on the same idea. If you don't seize the moment, or the day, and "go for it", you may loose it, and the opportunity will never come again. Carpe' Diem dear friend, and today is good time to say I care  Imagination is more important that knowledge ~* Einstein said so *~ [This message has been edited by Mysteria (05-05-2002 02:30 AM).] |
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Magicmystery Senior Member
since 2002-02-13
Posts 821Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
You know you are absolutely right!!!! Most times we all wait way too long to express that which we repress. In our adolescence, we learn to hide our feelings rather than being labelled as an overdiscloser. I would gamble that a large portion of our poets started in highschoo writing down their feelings intent on passing the hardcopy along to the intended subject... I know I was too shy to be that bold. Lesson learned late is still no less a lesson. LOL I Loved this poem.... and I am adding it to my growing collection. Sherry Cherish the good memories past and look forward to the adventure called Tomorrow. But above all... be kind to yourself today. [This message has been edited by Magicmystery (05-05-2002 02:30 AM).] |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
That's very important, catch the moment while you can..great message, neat write, my friend |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Sharon, you are my poetic carpe diem inspiration, for you always gently remind me that I must seize the day. And I thank you for that. Sherry, thanks! What you just said about school is so true, and parallels a thought I put into another poem that I'll be posting soon. thank you for your reply. ecrivan, yes, let's seize each moment, and make it ours forever. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
wonderful advice!!! I Love this one! Yes! |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Midnitesun darling girl You know I love this, it’s flow and message are utterly utterly divine, YOU darling heart always write well. This is utterly utterly wonderful as always you excel in everything you write   Love and warm stuff As always Mushy  To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79 |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
Kacy, only where the sun stays lit for 6 months at a time could such warm luminance cast heart's glow on beautiful sentiment like this. There is only ONE tomorrow and only ONE today, for then they shall become the past and become the Never-be's. jeff *smiling* |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks, passing shadows, glad you liked. Marsha, you are so kind to say that! Big hugs.  Jeff, such a warm reply! And your tomorrow/today thoughts speak the truth. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
 This advise is just too good to get buried; up it goes for a "Sunday go-round" Imagination is more important that knowledge |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Thanx Sharon for bringing this back around with a gentle bump. This is a very wise poem, could be taken in different directions...but the main theme is just so simple and true.... Don't put off today till tomorrow what should have been done yesterday... Like love of another, of friend, family, of visiting someone you have not seen in a while...so many thoughts... Thank You Kacy... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Kacy, This is wonderful and so very true. You have a gift for putting thoughts like this into words....love it! ~hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Kacy, I too am greatly inspired by Dead poets Society and the idea of "Carpe Diem" and "Carpe Noche"! We must embrace each moment in order to find solace and stillness of heart, for I wasted time crying as a child when I was abused and I always turned to the past which hurt me deeply! (kiss on cheek) This is wonderful, sweet friend, this is a powerful view of wisdom, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kacy, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Sharon,  Magnus, Yes, it could be interpreted in many ways. Never put off 'till tomorrow...except for paying taxes, I'd always put that off to the very last possible second. LOL. Nancy, thanks. You are always so kind. Noah, thanks sweet friend. Each day gives us a new opportunity. (Hey, let's meet and go get some ice cream in July.) |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Well done. I agree totally, there is only right now....this moment...the past is gone..and who can say about the future?!! Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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