Comment from Begin Again

Excellent

Hmmm... you mean I might have been able to stop the world for a few minutes and enjoyed life a bit better if I'd learned not to blink? Life went by way to fast and it seems to be moving faster every day. Perfect poem and beautiful life, Debi. Your words show how happy you are. Awesome.
Smiles, Carol

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024

Hi Carol, LOL, right, that will help not to blink. Haha!
I thank you so much for all the kind words and special things you said about my older poem. I love how this seems to resonate with so many, as I always thought that time would never move that fast until the older I got, the faster they were moving. Funny how that works. LOL

Thanks again my friend. Lotsa love, Debi

Comment from Douglas Goff

Excellent

They say family is what it is all about. I think you created a wonderful tribute to your family. They seem to be wonderful people.

Good job on the Family Contest win.
D

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024

Hi Douglas. And they would be right for saying that. Family is what means most, don't you agree?

I thank you so much for all the kind words and special things you said about my older poem. I love how this seems to resonate with so many, as I always thought that time would never move that fast until the older I got, the faster they were moving. Funny how that works. LOL

Thanks again my friend. Lotsa love, Debi

Comment from davisr (Rhonda)

Excellent

Oh wow, Debi,
What an inspired poem. I really touched my heart, and seems to really befit my need right now.

I love the part about life not letting us rehearse. What a profound statement! I helps me to stop thinking about what I could have done differently had I a chance to do it.

The blinking thing, my friend, so very, very true. Someone blinked wrong at my house, for sure. But, she's truly where she is no longer suffering.

My love to you,
Rhonda

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024

I am glad you liked my poem, Sweetie. Yes, it isn't always easy when we see things move so quickly, but in your case when you brought in hospice, you might have done her a favor, as she maybe was tired of fighting it and sometimes they almost feel like they need permission to go.

I know my mom held on three weeks after my dad and I let doctors cut off water and feeding tubes. She was waiting to die until my two brothers who had been at odds were speaking again. Of course she didn't tell us but we figured it out. So they went in and made up in front of her. The next day she was gone.

She needed to die, but needed to know things were ok with the family.

I bet she is looking down from Heaven and thanking you for all you have done. You are such a blessing to all who are lucky enough to be loved by you. And I count myself as one of them. God bless you my wonderful friend.
Love you, Debi

Comment from bob cullen

Excellent

What a delightful poem, and probably one that could only be written by a mother. A very proud mother at that it would seem. It flowed so smoothly with great rhyme. You are a very talented writer Debi.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024

Hi Bob, and yes, I am a very proud mom.

I thank you so much for all the kind words and special things you said about my older poem. I love how this seems to resonate with so many, as I always thought that time would never move that fast until the older I got, the faster they were moving. Funny how that works. LOL

Thanks again my friend. Lotsa love, Debi

Comment from Barry Penfold

Excellent

I certainly understand why this was a contest winner. And yes, it is clear you are still in your prime. A very clever approach and nice rhyming as well. Take care.
Regards
Barry Penfold.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024

Barry, you are so very sweet for what you said.

I thank you so much for all the kind words and special things you said about my older poem. I love how this seems to resonate with so many, as I always thought that time would never move that fast until the older I got, the faster they were moving. Funny how that works. LOL

Thanks again my friend. Lotsa love, Debi

Comment from Carol Clark2

Exceptional

This is such a great entry for the Family contest. I'm so glad you won. You've told a lovely story in this poem, and I like the various 'blinks' you included. They remind the reader of how fast life seems to pass. I'm glad you have your family nearby to love and enjoy. Congratulations on the win! Blessings. Carol

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024

Oh Carol, thank you so very much for your congrats, sweet words and for the honor of your six stars on my first revived piece. I appreciate it more than you could possibly know.
Love, Debi

Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Excellent

And doesn't it happen quickly! In the blink of an eye. Your verse is a lovely celebration of your life and your family which keeps on giving and growing. Thanks for sharing, Debi. Take care Debbie

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2024

Debi, thank you so very much for your very kind words for my first revived piece. I believe all the good mothers and grandmas here can relate.
Thanks my very dear friend. Love, Debi

reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024

Debbie, I never write your name as Debi, but sometimes autocorrect gets in the way and I don't always catch it. Sorry. About that.. now my keyboard. Has. Gone. Berserk. On me.. it is telling me I have been typing too long and too fast. Hahaha! I can't. Win.

Comment from jim vecchio

Excellent

You've been very blessed! Thanks for sharing those blessings with FanStory! It seemed like I would always be a kid, then suddenly I'm close to Eternity. The only thing tht hasn't changed is my mind. My feet can't do what they used to, but in my mind, I'm still an adolescent!

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024

Jim, I thank you so very much for your very kind words for my first revived piece. I believe all the good mothers and fathers here can relate.
Thanks my very dear friend. Love, Debi

reply by jim vecchio on 17-Apr-2024

Your revival brought much life to this site!

Comment from QC Poet

Excellent

Grow up quickly and started a family at 18 married 45 years ago now 62 I thought I be now thinking about but I've been disabled for ten years. Life continues enjoying life and grandkids too. Thanks for sharing your family topic poem Blessings to you and yours

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024

Hi QC, looks like you are five years younger than me. I was 18 when I married and in almost exactly a month we are celebrating our 50th on May 18th. I spent many years in a wheel chair and live much pain from lupus, but I like to think of myself as a survivor and not disabled, because I am still here after 56 lifetime surgeries to help me get better.

I thank you so very much for your very kind words for my first revived piece. I believe all the good mothers and fathers here can relate.
Thanks my very dear friend. Love, Debi

Comment from GoWiSt

Excellent

Nice complementary picture art choice.
Good reading flow and abcb rhyme scheme to your quatrains.
"We moved into his parents place" parents'--apostrophe needed.
Ha! Indeed, it does seem life--time--just flies by sometimes. So glad for you that yours has been fruitful and sweet. :-)

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024

GoWiSt, I thank you so very much for your very kind words for my first revived piece. I believe all the good mothers and fathers here can relate.
Thanks my very dear friend. Love, Debi