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Sunday, January 25, 2009

One Single Impression: If Only I Had Time

If Only I Had Time
I'd clean the garage
I'd buy my spouse a new car
wait that takes money

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if I had the time
cookies for the folks I'd make
my time's in the jar

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all it takes is time
what they told me long ago
my time's gone I'm old

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if I had the time
I'd write a nice little poem
wait I'm no poet

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I'd give you the time
clocks have stopped would if I could
if I had the time



Copyright © 2009 Jimmiehov. All Rights Reserved
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Tag: One Single Impression If Only I Had Timeprompted by Gemma at Greyscale Territory, thank you
Tag: Jim's OSI
Painting is easy when you don’t know how, but very difficult when you do. Edgar Dégas
The same goes for my poetry attempts (don't know how, but I enjoy it!).
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26 comments:

  1. Bruce MillerSaturday, January 24, 2009 11:20:00 PM

    ormolu horloge:
    faux sentiments, et evide;
    ne pas arreter

    - KiteHorse

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  2. AnonymousSaturday, January 24, 2009 11:57:00 PM

    ..they are all so good jim..really liked them..many thanks..

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  3. Gemma WisemanSunday, January 25, 2009 3:38:00 AM

    Such a fun poem! Especially liked the twist on the cookies in the jar!

    Thank you so much for taking time to visit my blog and to read the rest of my poem before I posted it on OSI! I feel quite humble and honoured!

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  4. anthonynorthSunday, January 25, 2009 4:41:00 AM

    A great variation there. Liked them all.

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  5. SandyCarlsonSunday, January 25, 2009 6:56:00 AM

    Loved that, Jim! Regrets--both real and not so real. Thanks for the fun and the nudge this poem contains.

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  6. BarbSunday, January 25, 2009 7:26:00 AM

    Your time isn't gone, Jim. It is just in a different place. I love the cookie verse. I love spending time baking cookie for the people I love, who seem to love gobbling them all up!

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  7. AnonymousSunday, January 25, 2009 9:37:00 AM

    I like those clocks, Jim.

    Fun, but don't let your wife see it, she will be expecting that car!

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  8. Amias (ljm and liquidplastic)Sunday, January 25, 2009 10:09:00 AM

    whimsical, funny, and on the real side ... you made me smile. Thanks.

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  9. AnonymousSunday, January 25, 2009 11:40:00 AM

    Some gentle and humorous reminders here!!

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  10. floretaSunday, January 25, 2009 12:28:00 PM

    funny ones! i like the first one. I also feel i'm not poet.

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  11. AnonymousSunday, January 25, 2009 5:11:00 PM

    I like the back and forth of these little verses -- the "wait!" moments. Clever, with heart and soul.

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  12. DeLiMonday, January 26, 2009 2:38:00 AM

    i like what you said about writing poems

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  13. MaggieMonday, January 26, 2009 2:18:00 PM

    I enjoyed all but this is my favorite.

    I'd give you the time
    clocks have stopped would if I could
    if I had the time

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  14. Tumblewords:Monday, January 26, 2009 2:29:00 PM

    Each one is full of Time and Life and Smiles. Nice, really nice.

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  15. Annie JeffriesTuesday, January 27, 2009 10:56:00 AM

    Especially like the last one. I have stopped clocks all over my house. Does it hold back time? No, not all.

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  16. Quiet PathsTuesday, January 27, 2009 11:44:00 AM

    A simple gift is time... or as the poet said: rapt attention to another's existence.

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  17. qualcosa di belloTuesday, January 27, 2009 7:23:00 PM

    if you get the time, pass one of those cookies my way! wonderful sequence...

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  18. Patois42Tuesday, January 27, 2009 7:43:00 PM

    Some lovely ones to make me smile. Thanks!

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  19. Tink *~*~*Tuesday, January 27, 2009 10:28:00 PM

    Splendid sentiments, and wonderful poetry! Don't be telling everyone you're not a poet, young man! ;o)

    My Mobile Adventures *~*~* presents - The Remains Wash Ashore on Sanibel Island

    Tink *~*~*

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  20. Kilauea PoetryWednesday, January 28, 2009 1:12:00 PM

    Hi Jim, I'm finding my way around!
    Thanks for the warm comments.
    Time- Life has it's demands doesn't it and nags at us, so then we have to sort through everything- priorities and such...sounds reasonable? Have a good day-

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  21. Tammy BrierlyWednesday, January 28, 2009 2:00:00 PM

    Delightfully thoughtful Jim.

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  22. AnonymousWednesday, January 28, 2009 5:54:00 PM

    ...time in a bottle... makin cookies.. now thaz the best!!!

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  23. Sue SeibertThursday, January 29, 2009 6:21:00 PM

    Hey, Jim, neat poem.

    As to the cookie press, it is excellent. Sunday our bishop will be visiting and I will make cookies to take. They are the good, sweet, buttery kind of cookie.

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  24. AnonymousFriday, January 30, 2009 10:49:00 PM

    I particularly like the last stanza.

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  25. Cassiopeia RisesSaturday, January 31, 2009 10:03:00 AM

    Wonderful stuff Jim. Gosh every one of these poems make me cry. Lovely.
    Wish I had the time too.


    love-bd

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  26. Cassiopeia RisesSaturday, January 31, 2009 6:06:00 PM

    Jim. here is a little note more for you. I count my time with every breath I take. You never know(not even the Angels). I spend hours on this PC writing poetry. I am glad that you like some of them.
    I know time as both a foe and peaceful friend but most of all the end.

    love-bd

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