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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Thank you for sharing this, @Maureen Flanner

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Kevin Maher's avatar

Today is all we have, and this poem brightened mine.

Thank you, Paul.

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Happy this resonated with you, Kevin!

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Rod Bluhm's avatar

It’s beautiful, Paul. You express the urgency, the immediate focus, and the everlasting desire. Well done as always!

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Thank you, Rod

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Martin Mc Carthy's avatar

As well as being a poet, Paul, you seem to be evolving into a mindfulness guru. Live and love in the moment. We can make it precious if we wish to. It's a good poem, and good advice also.

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Thanks for the kind words, Martin—You know the old saying, "Gather ye rosebuds while ye may."

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Martin Mc Carthy's avatar

Robert Herrick - was it?

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Bingo!

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E.T. Allen's avatar

Paul,

All of your poetry is exceptional. All of it.

Thanks for being here 🙏

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Martin Mc Carthy's avatar

It's fascinating, but Paul very rarely misses the mark. It's like a poetry miracle!

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E.T. Allen's avatar

Like a poetry miracle! That’s perfect

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Thank you, E.T. for being here and for your support!

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rena's avatar

What a delightful invitation!

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Today, rena, Today!

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rena's avatar

Who could resist?!

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mitch's avatar

Great poem about love , Paul . peace to you

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Thanks, mitch!

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Patris's avatar

How on earth could anyone resist this??

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Thank you, Patris

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Diane BF78's avatar

Lovely, Paul!

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Good Tuesday, Diane, and Thank you!

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Rolando Andrade's avatar

Once again, a beautiful and insightful poem.

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Thank you, Rolando

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Daniel A Detwiler Ph.D.'s avatar

Paul, once again your words capture so much for so many of us. I read all the comments and they strike me as our bouquet of thanks to you, your words and for sharing them . Daniel

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Wonderful comment, Daniel, heady bouquet/-Thank you!

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TheUltraContemplative's avatar

This is a beautiful poem, Paul. Relationships are so complex and bringing up the past, trying to relive the past, further complicates matters. I love the last line, "But please take it today." Thank you for this.

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Glad you like this, Steve

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Richbee's avatar

Like a love letter. Signed unconditionally yours.

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Thanks, Richard

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C.J. Heck's avatar

Very romantic, Paul. Very nicely done --your sentiments are beautiful.

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Lovely comment, C.J., Thank you

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C.J. Heck's avatar

You’re welcome, Paul.

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Pamela Leavey's avatar

Today, I will love you

And tomorrow too...

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

That covers it for me, Thsnk you, Pamela!

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Pamela Leavey's avatar

Always...

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Harun Kewa's avatar

"My heart

will be yours

if you want it

But please

take it today."

Brilliant poem, Paul.

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Paul Wittenberger's avatar

Thank you, Harun

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