Second Chances?


The whisper on the wind
Carries a gentle messageโ€ฆ
No more second chances
It echoes
As if contradicting itself


 

31 responses to “Second Chances?”

  1. CMStewart avatar

    A contradiction, or perhaps a nudge to seize the opportunity? Chances pop up more than once or twice… the trick is to know when to take them. ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Exactly right, CM!I think when we keep seeing the same kind of thing, it’s most definitely a nudge!

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  2. Soul Gifts avatar
    Soul Gifts

    That second photo is just gorgeous. Looks so silky soft and delicate.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      And considering it was all forlorn and drooping, Raili, I was quite surprised with how well the photo turned out!

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  3. bcparkison avatar

    second chances…If the wish escapes the seed will reseed and there is another wish born.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      So true, Beverly. The same is if we keep missing the sign being shown! ๐Ÿ˜€

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      1. bcparkison avatar

        Are you talking about the sign on Sept.23?

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        1. Tom Merriman avatar

          Sign on September 23rd? Erm… no, but now I’m intrigued! ๐Ÿ˜€

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          1. bcparkison avatar

            Oh no…after the first time it is no longer a mistake it is a decision

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          2. bcparkison avatar

            Sept.23 2017 the signs in the stars from Revelation 12 ( in the bible) will be in the sky. There has been a lot of interest.

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            1. Tom Merriman avatar

              I think I’ve missed this sign, Beverly. See… there I was, looking the other way as usual! ๐Ÿ˜€

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  4. thecobweboriumemporium avatar

    Beautiful poem … but … is it you that requires the second chance, or are you telling someone else that they have no more second chances, I wonder.
    Fabulous photos. ~ Cobs.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, Cobs. I actually wrote this because I was tired of making the same mistake over and over again, so I was telling myself no more second chances!
      Between you and I, I’ll make the same mistake again. I never learn.

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      1. thecobweboriumemporium avatar

        Ohhh, been there, done that, got the Tshirt and … still bloomin’ doing it.
        We’re human Tom. We’re meant to learn, but if we don’t learn it the first time, or the second or the third … we keep getting the lesson until we learn it by heart.

        My excuse is one brain cell. What’s yours?
        lol
        ~ C. x

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        1. Tom Merriman avatar

          Being aged 24. I think I know a lot, but in reality I don’t… ๐Ÿ˜Ž

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          1. thecobweboriumemporium avatar

            [cough] 24? [cough] ๐Ÿ˜š

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            1. Tom Merriman avatar

              Indeed.
              I think.

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      2. bcparkison avatar

        Oh no…after the first time it is no longer a mistake it is a decision

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        1. Tom Merriman avatar

          Ah! Get it! ๐Ÿ˜€
          It’s an unconscious decision, then, Beverly, because I don’t think we’d constantly consciously make the same mistake that makes us feel unhappy. Unless we unconsciously like feeling unhappy, that is…

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  5. -Eugenia avatar

    Intriguing words and stunning photos.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, Eugenia. I simply typed away with this one!

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  6. prenin avatar

    Life is full of opportunities, some of which we need to actively seek if we are to achieve change… ๐Ÿ™‚

    God Bless!

    Prenin.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      So true, Prenin… and some are screaming at us – but will we notice???! ๐Ÿ˜€

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  7. Charlie O'Shields avatar

    Stunning photo and words, Tom! ๐Ÿ˜

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks Charlie.
      By the way, Charlie, I’m not able to comment on your posts – have you made some changes to your blog or do I have to do something? I click ‘Like’ but sometimes don’t feel that’s enough! ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. Charlie O'Shields avatar

        Yeah… a ton of changes on the site… an entire social community and more! hehe But the trade-off meant that the comments don’t show up in the reader, just on the actual site. I’ve asked WordPress.com and they say they don’t know when or if they’ll be a fix. ๐Ÿ˜” But, you can sign in to Doodlewash with WordPress now and create your very own artist profile and join the social community there. Would love to have you!

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        1. Tom Merriman avatar

          Bit late in replying here, Charlie, but there’s nothing new there from me! ๐Ÿ˜€
          I signed up ages ago with your social site but I don’t tend to use them (social sites) as they are meant to be (apart form blogging, of course!). Today was the first time I saw the comments box on your Autumn Leaf post – I usually link to the sites I follow through the Reader, but read and comment on the site directly, but with yours, for some reason (probably me missing it entirely!) the comment box just wasn’t there. I can see it now, though, which is good! It’s good to be back! ๐Ÿ˜€

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          1. Charlie O'Shields avatar

            Yeah, my site has changed to the Business Plan and with it came some odd bugs that WordPress.com hasn’t quite addressed yet. My tags don’t appear in the reader anymore either.

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            1. Tom Merriman avatar

              Still, the bits that work are good, Charlie, so that really is all that matters!

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              1. Charlie O'Shields avatar

                hehe… yeah it all works on the front end, but darn that Reader… things just don’t quite work the same anymore!

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                1. Tom Merriman avatar

                  Some things are sent to try us… ๐Ÿ˜‰

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