Cherish each moment
as it could be your last
Live for just today
don't dwell in your past
Stop and smell the roses
and breathe in deep
Life passes so quickly
each memory keep
Watch your children playing
take time to give a hug
Tell them how much you love them
thank God up above
Embrace your soul mate
hold them close to your heart
Treasure your time together
your souls will never part
Say your prayers each night
before you go to sleep
Count your blessings
on each new day you meet
Live life to its fullest
make all your dreams come true
These things can happen
it all depends on you
Author notes
The poem above represents how I keep hope alive in my life each day. Without God and hope I don't know where I would be today Picture above is of my daughter Jasmine she is only three but she is so tall for her age. Please don't copy my picture unless you have my permission.
In a list
A contest entry
- Quickie Quote Prompt # 6 by BluesMan.
875 points, ended July 16, 2008, 32 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Comments
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your daughter is adorable!
way to write
way to live and cherish life!
BRAVO! BRAVO!
ears/Seattle
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Thanks so much for your heartfelt and kind comments. My hubby Jason and Jasmine are the reason I go on each day they are the light in my life and I know God sent these two angels too me. Have a wonderful weekend, hugs Theresa
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You are such an inspiration and so brave, my dear sis. I try to have this attitude every day also. When I first wake up in the morning, and dark thoughts and emotions try to plague me, I quickly replace them with happy, positive and grateful images. After so long of doing this; it becomes a habit; kind of like reprogramming myself.
It isn't always easy ~ as you know, because we both come from a traumatized background. You are right; we shouldn't let that interfere with the good things in our life now. It's a struggle, but we must keep the hope alive. Our beautiful family's now are such a blessing. People like us; you and I ~ are special to God. The Divine touches our lives every day with love and healing. We just have to be receptive and not close ourselves off to that compassion and mercy.
I love you sis! Karen
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You are a saint to be spreading your positive energy to others with words such as these. Thank you for inspiring and uplifting my spirit!
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Thank you for your wonderful comments, I try to focus on the good although I must admit it is so hard at times. Thanks again, hugs Theresa
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How nice.
A sweet reminder. 
Congratulations on the Silver win.
A small tweak?
Live life to it's fullest -> its
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Thank you so much for your wonderful comments and for the tweak. Have a wonderful weekend, hugs Theresa
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Why you gotta do this to me?! I'm feeling good then you make me feel better. My boy is sleeping and I feel fine. If you don't give me permission to to copy Jas, I'll haunt you! Keeping it simple comes natural to you and I can't complain.
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Great rhyme and flow with a wonderful message of living in the day Thank you for entering my contest
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like the work
Though I'm not as keen about the use of cliche. I love the sentiment & the use of your daughters photo as an addition
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Wise Words
You are so right.We should cherish each moment we are given and not worry about the past or the future.not always easy to do I know but well worth it, Ros -
So true...
...your words ring with promise of a bright future. I like the rhyme and the theme of your poem. A lovely child to grace your work.
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Excellent
So very well expressed. A great take on the prompt. Very uplifting. Best of luck in the contest.
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Beautifully said!
'tis the way I try to live each day also...giving thanks at both beginning and end....and wandering through the days...with love and compassion!
This is a true winner...in my book!
Write on!
*PEACE*
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I like the flow of this poem...it sounds like a cadence of a song...very lovely.
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So Sweet
Oh you are so right. You never know what lies ahead in our lives so love them everyday with all your heart. Make beautiful memories. Memories become so important sometimes. Your daughter is beautiful.
Bless You,
Sandy
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what a lovely daughter you have, and the praise and appreciation for love and life and what it holds for all, you penned this beautifully,
thank you for reminding us as well
Linda
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Yes she is a beauty isn't she! I am not proud or anything am I? lol I had it in a contest and pulled it the host said it sounded to forced but I am not going to change a word I like it the way it is. Thanks for your kind comments as always my dear friend Theresa
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Beautiful...your last verse sums it all up...we get out of our day what we put into it...
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Thanks so much Theresa
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This is so uplifting. I can tell you have a strong faith. I hope you are feeling better. Good luck to you in the contest.
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Inspired write and so full of truth and sense.
Love HIlly xxx
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amen!!! well done! this is sooo true and basically the proverb i live by. i loved it
spreading you some love,
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As a disabled and chronically ill person, I can attest to the power of your words. I too feel Jasmine makes her Granny Wolfie's life worth living. Lovely poem and I pray for your health, sweet daughter.
Love, Mom
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Theresa,
A wonderful, wonderful write, my friend. May He continue to bless you each and every day. Take care. Thanks for sharing and good luck! Keep the ink flowing. Love and hugs...
~Donna~
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