It's the SECOND that starts a day
and brings it to it's end.

A SECOND that marked the dawn of time
and thus shall mark the end.

Each SECOND marks the start of life;
all acts of kindness and hate and vice.

It's the SECOND; not the hour, day or week
that shadows every step.

It's but this small moment, the SECOND,
that claims the glory ... a single tick.

A SECOND that's all it takes for thoughts both great and small
to change a cold hard heart into one that is noble and warm.

A SECOND that's all it takes to
receive a mighty change of heart.

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I have a growing list of my poems and short stories at my Live Space account: http://10000people.spaces.live.com.

Many of the poems include the story or set of circumstances that helped to bring about the inspiration. I hope that you will take time to check out my space and comment.

Send questions or comments to: craigcrabb@msn.com