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I Blinked My Eyes
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In 2003, I wrote I Blinked My Eyes as I reflected about my grownup sons and how quickly time had slipped away. Then in 2009, after the death of my husband Marty, this poem took on a new meaning. I felt the need to include a deeper perspective about the passing of time. Even though the essence of this poem is one of regret, I now recognize that life is lived to its fullest when one stays present in the moment! Click on the title below and it will link you to the song - I Blinked My Eyes

*I Blinked My Eyes!* The wise ones told me not to do it ~ but I was young and foolish. Challenges surrounded me and I wished them away, just wished them away. I blinked my eyes ~ I blinked my eyes and my life happened! Thinking things would be better down the road ~ but suddenly it happened. I blinked my eyes and time melted away. It just melted away! Gently, but so swiftly, life unrolled itself ~ time was flying, slipping away, it was slipping away. Now, I miss those moments that are lost forever. Because you see ~ I wished them away, just wished them away! And as foretold, *I blinked my eyes ~ I blinked my eyes* and my life happened! Laurel D. Rund The Song 'I Blinked My Eyes' composed and sung by Philip W. Leber

Reviewed by Frances Seymour

Reviewed on August 6, 2011

Laurel, That's exactly how it feels! Blinked them away too.:) Blessings...Frances

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on January 26, 2011

You share a timeless and universal theme about life in this world, Laurel; very meaningful are your words. Thank you. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by Michelle Mead

Reviewed on January 18, 2011

There is a song by Trace Adkins called, "You're Gonna Miss This," and this reminds me of that. My brother heard that and said that's a great song, that's really true, then died a year and a half later, so now it has even more meaning for me. Nice work.

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on January 16, 2011

certainly feels that way ...

Reviewed by The Poetess

Reviewed on January 15, 2011

Wish we didn't have to blink. ;-(

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

All the reasons why we should never take life for granted and find enjoyment with each day and with those we love dearly...

Be always safe,
Karen