Tuesday, March 8, 2011

One Shot Wednesday.....




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Usually decisions...Are made without regret.
But a single moment of weakness
Creates anguish we'ed rather forget!
Never blindly gamble, always hedge your bet.
Never walk a tightrope, without a safety net.
Impulse can cause chaos, devoid of any neatness.
So pray your life does NOT reflect...
A single moment of weakness.

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32 comments:

  1. Uma AnandaneMarch 8, 2011 at 5:44:00 PM EST

    Nice one...true,think twice before you act!

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  2. Brian MillerMarch 8, 2011 at 5:53:00 PM EST

    i figure i have jacked it up enough...glad i got grace and though i try i imagine once again i will jack it up...thank goodness i am not in the spotlight...

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  3. Steve IsaakMarch 8, 2011 at 6:43:00 PM EST

    Smart-minded work, as usual. Made me smile.

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  4. secret agent womanMarch 8, 2011 at 6:58:00 PM EST

    My blind gambles have made some of my most fun memories.

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  5. UnknownMarch 8, 2011 at 7:00:00 PM EST

    something I needed to hear today. Thank you.

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  6. MargaretMarch 8, 2011 at 7:14:00 PM EST

    ...a progressive triolet, perhaps? LOL. Oh, such wisdom. They really are all pegged with a scarlet letter of sorts, aren't they. Fantastic poem, whatever the style!

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  7. MillieMarch 8, 2011 at 7:43:00 PM EST

    The human thinks you've written a very nice poem. (My weakness is PEANUTS!)

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  8. Diana LeeMarch 8, 2011 at 7:45:00 PM EST

    Such a conundrum..I revel in some of my single moments of weakness but a few others? Buried deep where they can't be found :)

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  9. CorrieMarch 8, 2011 at 8:07:00 PM EST

    Haha...enjoyed the photo montage almost as much as your poem. Memories of the rich and clueless. :)

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  10. SerenaMarch 8, 2011 at 9:25:00 PM EST

    Words of wisdom for the impulse-driven.:)

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  11. dustusMarch 8, 2011 at 9:57:00 PM EST

    Damn. That was really smooth. Excellent poetic telling with gambling and circus imagery balancing the voice and emphasizing your point.

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  12. Katherine KrigeMarch 8, 2011 at 10:01:00 PM EST

    Love the photos before the poem. They add so much more. GReat words of wisdom G

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  13. hedgewitchMarch 8, 2011 at 10:10:00 PM EST

    Amazing to think just poor judgment separates the losers from the winners--or is it just the bad luck of getting caught? Wise words and trademark snark make for an excellent one shot.

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  14. JerryMarch 8, 2011 at 11:10:00 PM EST

    disambiquation(my brain hurts)
    Very educational wise poem...
    Thanks Galen.

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  15. TALONMarch 9, 2011 at 12:46:00 AM EST

    I'm always glad that my mistakes are not shared on an international stage. I liked this poem a lot, Galen.

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  16. Justjanesinsaneblog@blogspot.comMarch 9, 2011 at 12:54:00 AM EST

    I am more of a fly by the seat of your pants kind of gal...at least I hope so...luckily there is no danger of me becoming famous, and being the subject of anyone else's blog but my own...Hehehe! Good writing, Mr Knowitall, as usual!

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  17. KBMarch 9, 2011 at 1:33:00 AM EST

    Nice one G.

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  18. Anita MagdalenaMarch 9, 2011 at 3:10:00 AM EST

    Food for thought well written, many things I have jumped into without forethought, loved every minute, even if not at the time lol ;)

    Anita.


    http://anitaspoetry.blogspot.com/2011/03/dark-desire.html

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  19. kolemboMarch 9, 2011 at 5:36:00 AM EST

    Super!

    ...Never walk a tightrope, without a safety net...

    The sudden twitch of a toe...!

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  20. AkelamaluMarch 9, 2011 at 5:37:00 AM EST

    Most mistakes in life are made in a moment of weakness or madness don't you think?

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  21. the walking manMarch 9, 2011 at 8:31:00 AM EST

    Well said Galen and in FAR FAR fewer words than I would have been able to say this sage bit if advice.

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  22. Jannie FunsterMarch 9, 2011 at 9:41:00 AM EST

    Here's a comment poem for YOU...

    Once a young fellow in Michigan
    Did long for warm weather to fish again
    But with 3 feet of snow
    And 20 below
    All he could do was just wish again.

    Brought to you by Funsterment Global Inc.

    And hey -- I have a photo of you in my post today!!

    xoxo

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  23. OliviaMarch 9, 2011 at 10:57:00 AM EST

    Thanks G-man!!
    Needed this really bad. Tired of being feeling depressed. I am becoming thoughtful now :)

    Love xx

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  24. MarshyMarch 9, 2011 at 11:39:00 AM EST

    brought a smile to my face...and well written too...pee wee herman always makes me laugh...bet he wished he was somewhere else that day

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  25. BubbaMarch 9, 2011 at 12:08:00 PM EST

    People will remember that one mistake longer than a thousand successes.
    (Can you say Pete Rose?)

    Nice One Shot, G-Man!

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  26. Bill LislemanMarch 9, 2011 at 1:51:00 PM EST

    good advice thanks

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  27. Maude LynnMarch 9, 2011 at 3:07:00 PM EST

    Well done, G-Man!

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  28. GABMarch 9, 2011 at 6:24:00 PM EST

    what I always tell the grandkids think twice or even three times before acting and think if there is consequences and if so will it be worth the consequences? If not then you know its probably better not to do it.I usually add will gpa and gma be upset? If you answer yes then again you better not do it. So far its been working but there have been a couple of close calls. I'll be glad when grandson is gone (3 more yrs) and Mr Gab and I can do our own thing good or bad.

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  29. UnknownMarch 9, 2011 at 7:26:00 PM EST

    Aaahhh...nice one, Galen!!
    We are how we overcome our weaknesses..aren't we now!?! But pray tell me, how do I get over chocolate!? :)

    "Creates anguish we'ed rather forget!" -- i liked this line a lot!!
    The "we'ed" in this line -- well - I saw it as a pun! A weakness for some indeed... :)

    YOU ROCK, G...as ever!!
    Oh.. and if you have the time, here is my one shot for ya to read..

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  30. PattiKenMarch 9, 2011 at 9:05:00 PM EST

    No disambiguation needed here. There is only one G-Man! You are a man of many dimensions, Galen, all of them a delight.

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  31. limeMarch 10, 2011 at 10:27:00 PM EST

    sage advice from mr knowitall. nicely done.

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  32. Shashidhar SharmaMarch 12, 2011 at 8:21:00 AM EST

    A good one and I enjoyed reading it a lot... thanks for sharing...


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