Stop and smell the roses
Why in such a hurry
Forget all the supposes
Stop and smell the roses
Live before life closes
Be merry,let others worry
Stop and smell the roses
Why in such a hurry.
Author notes
Written June 24th, 2003
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What did you think
Comments
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cute
This poem reminds me of the book the missing piece. Thank you for entering the contest! Best wishes. -
a lovely poetic reminder. nicely done.
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This is wonderful. Short, but sweet and beautiful. Thank you so much for entering.
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i love it. its simple and sweet but gets the message across. ive never seen a triolet before so i had to look them up and i really like them, they look fun to write. this is really good, good luck in the contest
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Every thought a truth in life's lessons! Very well thought out! Your a finalist in the contest! Take care always, Tand.
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Roses are my favorite flower, for many reasons. One being I tend the garden of my mothers Roses that has been gone for 14 years. Thanks for thinking of me.
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Very well written
I like this one. Haven't come across this style before but I like it.
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Nice triolet poet,
All the best,
mj.
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nice write
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I like the way this was set out, very clever and melodic.
Good Luck! -
'Live before life closes.' This is basically my motto in different words and I spend all my time trying to live up to it, so that is definitely my favourite line =)
Great poem; its short but you get your message across with just a few lines and it's very inspiring. Good luck in the contest <3 -
Very Nice
Good little poem...Love how it is so simple and to the point...You put it to truth with the lines:
Forget all the supposes
Stop and smell the roses
Live before life closes
Never can get more real than that...Loved it..
God Bless and have a Blessed Day...
Good Luck in the Contest... -
nice job
Although I have never written this kind of poetry before (a triolet), I really like the way you did it. Keep up the good work! -
Well Written
Great job. This poem is short and very well written. Good luck in my contest and don't hesitate to enter more than once. -
Awesome poem. I'm impressed. It was short to the point and the point was worth being made. Well done. Good luck and thank you for entering my contest
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This is a very sweet poem. Thank you for entering. Shancy.
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Moving
That is beautiful! Good luck! -
Sweeet wording! Good luck!
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Beatiful poem. roses are my fave flower in the world!!!
good luck in the contest
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normally I would criticize for using a cliche like "stop and smell the roses" But you used it well, and expanded on it, so it didn't seem so cliche. I like this, my favorite line is "forget all the supposes" good job!
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amazing!
some memorable moments were happening in this short little tid bit! totally nodded. I agree with quite a bit of what you are saying. it'd be a great one liner, except it's many lines lol
the kodac sent for print and stardom:
Forget all the supposes
Live before life closes
especially live before life closes.
great flow, excellent consistency. good stuff best o luck -
I think you have artsmanship It sounds like your trying to get people to slow down and take life one day at a time and not to try to get through on day in one hour
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I want to thank everyone who entered my contest! I have just finished my first reading of everyone's poems and I must say...you are all a very talented bunch! Deciding will be SO hard! Did you know that there are 71 entries???? Please know that whoever wins...it will be because I just identified more personally with your poem. If you don't win, it doesn't mean I hated your poem or that you aren't talented, so don't stick pins in my voo-doo doll or quit writing. So many of you...wow. Thank you. This is my first contest, but if this is the quality I can expect...it will not be the last. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Smiles. Write on, poet.
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Great
Very nice write.
I like this alot,great job,and keep up the awesome work.
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Wonderful! I love the triolet and I love the message behind this poem. Write on, poet.
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lovely!!
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Lovely poem and insightful message.....Hugs,Sherry
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A nice triolet this is indeed
Why hurry indeed
I always have time to stop and smell the roses....
Nicely done
Do come by and see me missed ya
Blessings
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nicely written little triolet you have here. I have yet to try the form but I might give it a shot someday.
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