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Do It Now!

August 30, 2009
By Lost-In-Life GOLD, Whitby, Other
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Lost-In-Life GOLD, Whitby, Other
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It's never to late, if it weren't for the last minute many things would never get done!

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There are many things we want to do,
many things we never get time for.
Life has so many opportunities,
one cannot do it all.
Everyone wishes they could have done more,
but no one does.

So do it now.
Whatever it is,
do it now.
Do not wait for life's too short,
do it now.

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Kris-Is-Here BRONZE said...
on Apr. 28 2023 at 9:13 am
Kris-Is-Here BRONZE, Pottsboro, Texas
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If you don't get it right the first time just try try try again

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I don't usually read much on other's poems or stories but this caught my eye I absolutely love it so much. You've inspired so many with this poem.
queenbubblegumyum BRONZE said...
on Oct. 24 2021 at 8:17 pm
queenbubblegumyum BRONZE, Wyoming, Michigan
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"Here’s my day so far: went to jail, lost the girl of my dreams and got my butt kicked pretty good. Still, things could be a lot worse. Oh, that’s right… I’m falling to my death. Guess they can’t." -MegaMind

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Come on queenbubblegumyum! Post a comment! Do it, do it now!

Jokes aside, I, myself, suffer from a rare condition. Not many have heard it it. It's called Procrastination. Your poem is the cure I have been waiting for my whole life. Thank you.
FirstSteps5000 SILVER said...
on Mar. 26 2021 at 12:16 am
FirstSteps5000 SILVER, Bethesda, Maryland
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"If you reach for the stars, you'll just get the stars. Reach for the heavens and you get the stars thrown in." - unknown<br /> "These aren't just stories,"... …"They're whole kingdoms. They're worlds. They're perspectives and opinions you can't offer, from lives you haven't lived." - The Isle of the Lost<br /> "When someone does something hurtful, they have to admit it... [t]hen they have to be punished for it. And maybe then, if they apologize and change, maybe -maybe- *then* they get forgiven." - The One and Only Bob

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I came across this again in my favorites and it is just as awesome as it was the first time I read it!!
Saoirse_Fae BRONZE said...
on Feb. 27 2021 at 3:50 pm
Saoirse_Fae BRONZE, San Diego, California
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Not overrated at all! Lol troll commenters make me laugh. I loved it! Short and sweet!
FirstSteps5000 SILVER said...
on Aug. 29 2020 at 11:17 am
FirstSteps5000 SILVER, Bethesda, Maryland
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"If you reach for the stars, you'll just get the stars. Reach for the heavens and you get the stars thrown in." - unknown<br /> "These aren't just stories,"... …"They're whole kingdoms. They're worlds. They're perspectives and opinions you can't offer, from lives you haven't lived." - The Isle of the Lost<br /> "When someone does something hurtful, they have to admit it... [t]hen they have to be punished for it. And maybe then, if they apologize and change, maybe -maybe- *then* they get forgiven." - The One and Only Bob

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So true!!
GirlyGamerForever3 said...
on Jul. 12 2020 at 1:28 am
GirlyGamerForever3, Bakersfield, California
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Love can walk through fire without blinking.

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This is very powerful, and a lot of people need to hear this.
Lost-In-Life GOLD said...
on Dec. 29 2010 at 11:52 am
Lost-In-Life GOLD, Whitby, Other
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Thank you for the feedback! I actually have rewritten this poem with the same idea but more "poem-like" as you put it, however I have not posted it on TeenInk yet.
sany.lastflame PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 28 2010 at 12:09 pm
sany.lastflame PLATINUM, Frederick, Colorado
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There are some really strong points that are seen in this. Great way to convey a message! Nice job. I think you should make it a little more poem-like. If you know what I mean. SO that it flows a little better, but still, I love it.!
Lost-In-Life GOLD said...
on Jun. 7 2010 at 5:47 pm
Lost-In-Life GOLD, Whitby, Other
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It&#039;s never to late, if it weren&#039;t for the last minute many things would never get done!

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Thank you! I appreciate the comment!
HeatherBee BRONZE said...
on Apr. 19 2010 at 5:26 pm
HeatherBee BRONZE, I Live In, Texas
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omg i love it!!!!!!!!!!!
Lost-In-Life GOLD said...
on Mar. 21 2010 at 4:02 pm
Lost-In-Life GOLD, Whitby, Other
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It&#039;s never to late, if it weren&#039;t for the last minute many things would never get done!

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I know about the word choice. I just had the idea and needed to write it and then without thinking posted it. I didn't even read it over. Gosh, that was stupid of me!
biggerinfinities SILVER said...
on Mar. 14 2010 at 9:03 am
biggerinfinities SILVER, Superior, Colorado
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nice- better word choice and you got it