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Opportunity Knocked
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Opportunity Knocked |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada 
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Opportunity Knocked I lost my opportunity "Before" it could be found, It seems the harder that it knocked … The less I heard that sound. It started faintly rapping At my door the other day; But I was far too busy, And my mind began to stray. Relentlessly it pounded … Constant beating at my door; But my attention drifted … It was easy to ignore. Engrossed in all my chaos, I tuned out the rhythmic drone, Submerged in deadlines, fear and doubt … The only life I'd known. I focused on my tasks at hand, Ignored the tap-tap-taps, I only recognized it stopped When suddenly …. it lapsed! I waited - total silence Seemed to permeate the room; I felt myself begin to panic … Felt a sense of doom! I dropped what I was doing, "Please don't leave!" I tried to roar; I couldn't get there fast enough … I flew across that floor! I flung open the door and yelled, "Don't go!" through humbled plea, But there was nothing waiting there … It vanished … magically. Now here I sit in silence, With my deadlines of the day … A vague impression that my Very future ran away. I lost my chance - it disappeared, A fate I can't erase … I missed my opportunity … It left without a trace. /Kit McCallum |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Kit, missed you...this is a wonderful poem. A perfect message to us all...Don't let ourselves miss opportunity when it comes knocking... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Oh Kit! Excellent write! Missed seeing you in here lately. Love this one! Hugs, Nancy. ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
It's the not knowing, and what might have been something good. Talk about seizing the moment that may never come again. I thoroughly enjoyed this!! |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Darling girl this is without doubt one of your utter best, you really are getting to be soooo good. I ought to in truth be wishing you all kinds of bad things because I’m Green with jealousy. However how can I be jealous of this it is utterly wonderful, as are you Fabulous writing darling girl utterly fabulous I really love this poem it is UTTERLY utterly fabulous. Yes I know I always say that but then you always write to utter perfection And the message don't let opporunity walk away. Seize the day indeed, this is a message we all must heed. Wonderful writing As always Mushy    To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1 |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Kit~ You sure have a knack for wisdomed writes~ 'I lost my chance - it disappeared, A fate I can't erase … I missed my opportunity … It left without a trace.' Tee-Hee ... can't help but relate this to that little poetic thought that scampers away before I can get it penned~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
perfect flow, wisdom, line upon line of pure poetry. Kit, this is fabulous, this is just....you Kathleen--(Kay) |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* how often do we just not hear opportunity knock? *sigh* more often than not I think...Wonderfully put with a sad ending...maybe it will come knocking again. **big hugs**  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Kit, you always seem to write "perfect" relatable poetry. The rhyme, flow and message is excellent. Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I guess that is why I use this signature Great poem Kit. ~* CARPE' DIEM *~ |
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oh2beme Member
since 2000-07-24
Posts 215NV USA |
Kit...once again a beautiful piece of work from your pen. You never cease to amaze me, for each piece that I read I always want more. Thank you for sharing... |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
perfect Kit...I am slow to answer that knock too...*s Maureen |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Kit, You are a fine writer and my favorate. This is an excellent piece that I thoroughly ejoyed. *L* |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
WOW Kit this is most wonderful. What a great imaginative write..got to catch those fast before they get away. I do think you have not missed a one. Floria |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Kit, this is so so sad, my heart goes out to you, for I know these lost opportunities so well, and I regret having lost them! (kiss on cheek) I hope that that opportunity comes back to you and then you can live it and find true happiness and hope in return, for you deserve the most greates tlove and joy! (smiles) We all love you so much, sweet friend, you are a delight to us all, I feel so happy reading your words again! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kit, thank you for sharing!   May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
You've penned another spectacular piece. Sad as it it, it is so true. Thanks, Melton |
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Zinsser Senior Member
since 2001-02-27
Posts 1641Calif. |
wonderfull.... |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Well I wont miss this opportunity to tell you your rhymes are divine my Queen of cadence and wisdom ... nor to tell you its been far too long since my smiling gator gals lovely face graced these pages ... tell that werk monster there is a Union rule...each day must have a poetry break  WORKS FOR US DONT IT!! LOL Wonderful write of truth Kit-girlie, as always we learn from you I'm like a broken record that you can play ... Repeating (as if it matters) ... everything I say. Gin Blossoms [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (01-23-2002 01:28 PM).] |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Dear Kit, I love it. The rhythm and flow were perfect. Nan |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kit, My wife just asked yesterday if you posted any poems lately. LOL Great poem. But I'm betting you get more than one opportunity. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Yes so many reasons why we miss opportunities and none of them substantial...James |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hi Kit... What a wonderful reminder..and a great wisdom filled poem, my friend. Much enjoyed the thought in this! |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
*wow* Superb penned, thread to library. Charisma |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Magnus: I've missed reading everyone too for the last little while Magnus … life's been a little too chaotic lately, but hopefully I'll get back to my routine "soon". Thank you for your kind words. Enchantress: I've missed being here too Nancy, thank you so much for this lovely comment. BluesSerenade: I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed this BluesSerenade (love your pen name by the way!) Thank you. Marsha: LOL … I'm glad you liked this piece Marsha, thank you for these sweet words, you made me smile. At least I didn't make you cry this time though, lol. I did make a new smilie for you, just in case I need to give you a warning about a sad poem, lol. Have a peek: http://kit.netpoets.net/ Marge: LOL … that's a good analogy for this one Marge, boy have I had those little poetic thoughts scamper away lately! Hugs to you. Irish Rose: What a lovely comment Kathleen, thank you so much for being "you". Startime: I guess we need to remember when one door closes, another opens. I just have to remind myself to get up and answer the door once in a while, lol. Thanks Startime. Melissa: Thank you so much for these kind words Melissa … that means a great deal to me, much appreciated. Mysteria: I had to go look that up Sharon, lol It told me … "Enjoy the present day; but capable of higher interpretation - Seize the present opportunity; improve time." Thank you for this … big hugs to you. oh2beme: Oh, if I had the time … I would love to write more oh2beme … and thank "you" for letting me share them with you. Nakdthoughts: Another slow answerer Maureen? I'm determined to practice answering so the next time, I'll be a little quicker, lol. Much appreciated. Seymour: You are so sweet to me Sy … thank you so very much for your inspiration and encouragement, it means a lot to me. Strbbux: Oh, I've missed a few Floria, but I'm learning slowly to listen a little more closely. Thank you for this lovely response. Mistletoe Angel: Noah … you are such a ray of sunshine on these boards, thank you for these sweet words. 2dalimit: Thank you so very much for your kind sentiments Melton, your thoughts are very much appreciated. Zinsser: Thank you Zinsser .. I'm very grateful you enjoyed! Janet Marie: LOL … Union rule eh? Oh, I wish, I wish. Will you tell my boss that I'm allowed out to play once in a while JM - these chains are starting to wear the skin off my ankles, lol. Thanks for the wonderful words JM … big hugs. Pilgrimage: I'm so glad you enjoyed the rhythm and flow Nan … thank you for letting me know, it is much appreciated! Larry: Just the thought that someone would be sweet enough to ask about me, had me smiling Larry. Thank you for letting me know … that was delightful to hear. Please thank your wife for me too! JamesMichael: Beautifully summarized James, thank you for these thoughtful words, much appreciated. Martie: I'm glad you enjoyed the thoughts behind this one Martie … thank you for letting me know, I'm very grateful. Charisma: And thank you to "you" Charisma … for these kind words, I'm very appreciative. Much appreciation to all,  /Kit |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Well, Kit, my girl, you really missed A golden opportunity. Guess who was knocking at your door? That's right, girl....it was me!!! I drove until my car broke down For thirty hours or more Then walked until my shoes gave out And poor feet got too sore. I hitched a ride in Illinois One of those trucker rigs And had to sit back with his load Of Mississippi pigs! They wouldn't let me cross the border Cause I smelled so bad So I crawled under barbed wire Scratched myself up....ain't that sad? I smelled bad and my pants were ripped My swollen feet were sore But finally my trek was done.. I showed up at your door!! I've worshipped you so very much To me you're such a winner! I only came to ask you if Perhaps we could have dinner. I knocked one time, then knocked again I stood but no one came I knocked again then yet once more Results were still the same. My strength was almost gone by then I fell down to my knees. I felt that half of Canada Could hear my woeful pleas. But it was all to no avail No miracle came true So now I'm headed back without One single look at you. The doctor says I'll walk again Though I may limp a bit And I can't look at bacon Without going into fits But, hey! That's life. That's how it goes It was a chance I had. I hope your day is wonderful And please don't feel bad...  |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
ROFL .... Oh .. woe is me, I SURE screwed up! I can't believe it's true!!! At my front door ... the knocking that I heard Was really you???  Please turn around ... right now, OK? And come on back to me ... I'll leave the front door open, Heck ... I'll throw away my key!!! I'll wait upon the front porch step, No need to knock and wait ... I can't believe I missed my chance! I can't believe my fate!!! Oh boy ... I have to fix this mess, I blew it royally, Now if you can't come knock again ... I guess it's up to me! I'll hop into my beat up Ford, And head on down to you ... I figure it should take me Just a day or so to do! So promise me, you'll listen close, And when you hear a knock ... It should be me, sweet poet friend, Around 'bout nine o'clock! I'll bring a first aid kit, Some soap and water (pork will stay) Just listen for a tap-tap-tap ... I'm heading right your way!  |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
What’s the old saying…”as one door closes, another opens”. There will be other opportunities rapping at your door…but this time…ANSWER!!! And I’m lmao at Balladeers reply, and yours to him. What a good chuckle you’ve both sent me off to bed with. If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Wisely and beautifully written, Kit. The world is full of missed opportunities... I sure hope this one comes back and knocks at your door again.  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Tracey: LOL, thanks so much for the great comment Tracey ... I'm glad we sent you off with a smile! LOL. Lyra: Thank you for letting me know you enjoyed Lyra ... and I think this opportunity is coming around again! /pip/Forum53/HTML/001839.html Much appreciation to you both, /Kit |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Well, I usually sleep through most of the day so I'm pretty likely to miss alot of opportunities. But today, it's almost 60 degrees here, sunny and I'm up before noon...think I'll go out and look for some, just in case they don't get around to my door! |
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sodpossom Senior Member
since 2001-06-15
Posts 723N.C |
Loved the rhyme and flow but most of all I loved the wisdom in it.Very nice! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
How often it knocks and we think it's just a thud... well done, Kit! |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Kit darling girl, What a wonderful smilie you surely did a fabulous job on it too, it’s wonderful as are you. YOU do know you give out endless joy as well don’t you? Good because you do. Wonderful writing as always. And I’ve giving this a bump just in case it sinks too quickly the pages are moving very fast tonight   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 St John ch2 v1 |
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NapalmsConstantlyConfused
since 2001-05-15
Posts 529 |
Really good use of meter here, it makes this poem even more amusing when read aloud. Good one, Kit! -Dave |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Duncan: Oh, it was such a beautiful day yesterday Duncan, it felt just like an early spring. Thanks so much for the kind words. Sodpossom: I'm so glad you enjoyed Sodpossom, thank you for this lovely comment. I'm very grateful. Sunshine: LOL @ thud! I've had a lot of those thuds Karilea … hugs to you my friend. Marsha: Awww … I'm glad you enjoyed it Marsha! Thanks for letting me know, and thank you for the wonderful comment. You're a treasure. NapalmsConstantlyConfused: Thanks so much for commenting on the meter Dave … that means a great deal to me, I'm very appreciative and glad you enjoyed! Much appreciation to all, and for the many kind words in Michael's response thread as well, Hugs … /Kit |
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