tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057172956502874716.post7672197328294715385..comments2024-03-04T15:47:04.422-07:00Comments on Somethings I Think About-Annell: 2017 Pad Chapbook Challenge November -- Writers Digest -- A Matter of Self-Destructruction / Poets United Poetry Pantryannell4http://www.blogger.com/profile/07629830133868270690noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057172956502874716.post-22056724679789854732017-11-06T03:16:29.324-07:002017-11-06T03:16:29.324-07:00Lucky ones learn it the hard way that we are fragi...Lucky ones learn it the hard way that we are fragile creatures & some don't get a second chance. Wise lines. Sumana Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333363799083094084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057172956502874716.post-41284626633450109842017-11-06T02:06:34.258-07:002017-11-06T02:06:34.258-07:00Such an insightful write - so very wise Such an insightful write - so very wise Jae Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509244123008832611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057172956502874716.post-59374956017183161192017-11-05T19:43:17.960-07:002017-11-05T19:43:17.960-07:00Great poem - designed to give pause. You have cap...Great poem - designed to give pause. You have captured an instruction manual 'care and feeding' vibe in this piece, that is compelling. Wendy Bourkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475940407969993348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057172956502874716.post-63571224284909380082017-11-05T16:43:41.552-07:002017-11-05T16:43:41.552-07:00Indeed it is a destination we all reach in time. ...Indeed it is a destination we all reach in time. We can't fight it. We are here one moment and gone the next. We have to take it in stride, but live each day as best we can live it anyway!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366010389846904663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057172956502874716.post-8362808526144219062017-11-05T14:05:02.132-07:002017-11-05T14:05:02.132-07:00I suppose we do contribute someway or other to our...I suppose we do contribute someway or other to our passing out of this world, But then, given the state of being, do we have a choice <br /><br />much love...Gillena Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09191865405561549074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057172956502874716.post-79707460858282344572017-11-05T13:31:02.433-07:002017-11-05T13:31:02.433-07:00I like this. We do forget how fragile we are, that...I like this. We do forget how fragile we are, that we are not coated in Teflon and bullet proof. Very wise.tonispencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04200564195675794747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057172956502874716.post-83575273444553825932017-11-05T12:51:30.793-07:002017-11-05T12:51:30.793-07:00Life does seem the path of self-destructions. We d...Life does seem the path of self-destructions. We do not always make the best choices. If only life came with easy instructions but much of it is figuring it out as you go along, which means you will fail. Hopefully learn from it. Do better the next time. As long as you don't make the fatal mistake. From some there are no second chances.Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037544390731217891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057172956502874716.post-58852183153930906602017-11-05T10:52:53.329-07:002017-11-05T10:52:53.329-07:00I was thinking recently how lucky I am to be alive...I was thinking recently how lucky I am to be alive given the close calls I have had, and reckless behavior with not too devastating consequences. But I have learned this lesson and thankfully not too late. It is an important hard lesson for me....your words are impactful and one of your best Annell!Donna@LivingFromHappinesshttp://www.livingfromhappiness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057172956502874716.post-70941606963654424832017-11-05T10:18:00.907-07:002017-11-05T10:18:00.907-07:00What Sherry said. We can break so many things--in ...What Sherry said. We can break so many things--in us and in others--when we forget what we are and how we are made.Magaly Guerrerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18295455026184103230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057172956502874716.post-19251992868622151842017-11-05T10:09:46.438-07:002017-11-05T10:09:46.438-07:00So true Annell! Every word of that.. We all do rea...So true Annell! Every word of that.. We all do reach in time to our only real destinationNamrathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15459190888629470886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057172956502874716.post-89223658060859463972017-11-05T09:33:05.221-07:002017-11-05T09:33:05.221-07:00Ah, this is such a great "other take" on...Ah, this is such a great "other take" on the poem I posted this morning. I love the pace, the foot in mouth and the stepping into traffic before the light is green.colleen Looseleafnoteshttp://looseleafnotes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057172956502874716.post-15798758777063248792017-11-05T08:49:24.087-07:002017-11-05T08:49:24.087-07:00I love "we forget we are fragile creatures.&q...I love "we forget we are fragile creatures." We do, especially when we are young and think that strength and health goes on forever.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01926508656571639801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057172956502874716.post-5174829813283657432017-11-05T08:13:07.354-07:002017-11-05T08:13:07.354-07:00This is life indeed. What a solemn piece that touc...This is life indeed. What a solemn piece that touches deeply. I hope you are well. Greetings to you. Blogorattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821621371176285384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057172956502874716.post-46631171753719602222017-11-05T08:12:46.337-07:002017-11-05T08:12:46.337-07:00Bravo to you Annell for such a wise poem as this. ...Bravo to you Annell for such a wise poem as this. True and it's sad to think about. Good day!Nicholas https://www.blogger.com/profile/05252355730748268069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9057172956502874716.post-70000522245388018192017-11-05T07:38:22.587-07:002017-11-05T07:38:22.587-07:00Once over the line, it is hard to find the way bac...Once over the line, it is hard to find the way back.... so true Annell.Thotpurgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09729170517164200003noreply@blogger.com