This expression was created and expanded over numerous years. And possibly it will continue to be expanded. You will notice that the Internet has altered how the expression is written. I Wrote the first two lines in 1974.
There are two experiences that you can never get back.
First, words after they had been uttered.
And second, a stone after it has been thrown. 1974
I added a third experience in 1980 after personal dramatic circumstances in my life. As a result, the expression was changed as written below.
There are three experiences that you can never get back.
One, words after they have been spoken.
Two, a stone after it has been thrown.
Three, a moment or after it has passed
In January 1984, my father died, and I added a fourth item. which was stated in a different manner to my brother. Later that same year, I added a fifth experience, related to my brother who had cancer. Remember to spend time with those you love.
There are five experiences that you can never get back.
One, words after they have been spoken.
Two, a stone after it has been thrown.
Three, a moment or occasion after it has passed.
Four, a person after they have passed.
Five, time once it has passed.
The final two experiences were added twelve years later in 1996. They are rarely included in the various depictions I have seen on the Internet. The only logic I can conclude for their lack of inclusion, is that I stopped posting to inspirational and poetic websites for several years.. Thus, the final or I should say current construction is noted below.
There are seven things you can never get back.
1. Words after they have been spoken.
2. A stone after it has been thrown.
3. A moment or occasion after it has passed.
4. A person after they have passed.
5. Time once it has passed.
6. Betrayal after it has transpired.
7. A lie after it has been spoken.
RJ Intindola
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