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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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I have this moment only that is mine To wisely use or squander it away To hide my light or brightly let it shine To give my all while it is called today. The past is gone and cannot be undone; The future is not yet, might never be A thing that I possess beneath the sun; This present moment is a gift to me. While it is called today I’ll do my best To live as if this moment were my last Not borrowing a stressing future test Nor bound by sore regret of times gone past. His drenching peacefulness will flood my soul If I but make each moment my heart’s goal. 6/20/2000 [This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 06-25-2000).] |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
A lovely sonnet with a universal truth as its theme. Well done, Denise. Elizabeth I'm grabbing my hat and coat I'm leaving the cat a note Quick call me a ferry boat-getting out of town! |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
You banged the old nail on the head with this one, Denise. Each moment we have is our and only ours to deal with. It belongs to no one else and will never come again. Excellent writing, as always |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
Denise, this reminds me of a saying which i am very fond of Yesterday is history Tomorrow is a mystery Today is a gift Thats why we call it present real glad i read this...thanx for writing a poem on one of my favourite sayings   |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Denise, Words of wisdom for us all. Every day will be whatever you make it. Lovely poem!! Happy I read it. Lone Wolf Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Elizabeth, Balladeer, Kaile and Lone Wolf for reading and for your kind replies! Denise |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Denise, This is exactly what I tell myself every morning... "There's no such thing as tomorrow, for when tomorrow does arrive it is still today" All my love, Jeffrey |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Denise! WOW! You have to submit this one for the book! Wise words my dear! I miss you soooooo much around here! Good to see ya again I need to remember this everyday! |
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LoveBug
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since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
This is a beautiful sonnet, and so true! I enjoyed it much! "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde "The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief" -Shakespea |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Denise~ Always a pleasure to read you. Wonderful thoughts, hon. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Thank you Jeffrey, Rebecca, LoveBug and Marge for reading and for your lovely replies! Denise [This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 06-26-2000).] |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Wonderful feeling, beautiful day...make it count...you have said the truth so perfectly Denise...What a wonderful poem! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
beautiful melodic sonnet of wisdom grace from your poets pen loved it jm baby dont you work so hard for this prize you've found, it will all be gone-when you turn around, cause nothing lasts forever anyway. Rick Roberts |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
You know, Michael can be so poetic at times. "You banged the old nail on this one!" What he means, Denise, it that this one is perfect. Liz |
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star216 Junior Member
since 2000-06-26
Posts 11 |
Very beautiful poem. Outstanding work. I agree, it should be put in the book. Eager to read more of your work. |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Words to begin ones day with! |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Excellent writing with a great message. God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me. ~Unknown |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Denise, This is a string of lovely thoughts. Wonderful...really wonderful. regards, sudhir Death, be not proud, though some have called thee, Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so; - John Donne |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
I love it Denise... HUSG |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Denise~ Lovely poem, such beauty in the words..well done Tracie~Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Martie, Janet Marie, Elizabeth (hehehe), Star, Prometheus, EagleOne, Sudhir, Cindy and Tracie for reading and for your wonderful comments! Denise |
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H. Arlequin Member
since 1999-08-23
Posts 210 |
excellent Denise, smmmmmmmmooooooooooooches toooo!! HA |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Denise, I truly do love the beauty that flows from these words. This is a lesson that we would all do well to learn. Thank you for sharing! Love Ya~ ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, HA and Terry for reading and for your lovely replies! Denise |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
Nice written!!!! |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I love your sonnets, Denise.... and you're absolutely right - We need to take advantage of every moment we have....  |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Vandana and Nan for reading and for your lovely replies! Denise |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
Enjoyed it so much!!!!!!! |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thanks again, Vandana! I'm glad it touched you so much! Denise |
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