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The Minute Man

July 15, 2015 4 Comments

The Minute Man

By Taylor Hotvet

A man came into the world with only one minute to live. He knew his choice was important so he thought about finding someone to share those seconds with, but what would be the point when you only have so many seconds to give? He thought about lying down, enjoying the breeze and taking in the view, but why waste his time like that when there was so much he could do? As his heart beat its last beat, and he breathed his last breath, his thought gave one last thought of how he should have done more, and thought less.

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  1. Jennifer Allen says

    July 15, 2015 at 12:42 pm

    As someone whose head is often in the clouds, I especially appreciated this. Thank you kindly for the reality check.

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  2. DeRicki Johnson says

    July 15, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    Ha! A wonderful call to action. I often think I think to much…I think – doh!

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  3. Barry O'Farrell says

    July 15, 2015 at 5:04 pm

    Yes Taylor, I mus remember to stop thinking too. Well done.

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  4. Sue says

    July 23, 2015 at 10:17 pm

    You’ve captured our lives in the micro! It’s what many of us might say at the end! I like it very very much. Thanks.

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