In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Comprehension:
As writers we live life twice, like (1) _________ cow that eats its food once and then regurgitates it to chew and digest (2) __________ again. We have a second chance (3) _________ biting into our experience and examining it. This is our life and it's not going to last forever. There isn't time to talk about someday writing that short story or poem or novel. Slow down now, touch what is (4) __________ you, and out of care and compassion for (5) __________ moment and detail, put pen to paper and begin to write.