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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia 
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In life we’re always learning as we find out who we are We change just like the weather, and we often tend a scar From falls and trials of hardship that life through time had dealt Reflecting then decisions made and different things we felt Life has gone so quickly by, the yesterdays not long ago I journey back with memories eye and just for moments, back I go Really I am just the same; the mirror though reflects the truth The person that I do recall, is often thinking back on youth The core still warm that childhood gave, the fire low but there Finding as the years went by; my road was one of fate’s prepare Often with my hurried stride, I missed the joys along the way I passed some roads that make a life and found had passed another day I wonder of tomorrow’s path and what will be in years to come A person lives the aftermath of all the things that they have done Changes come and people stray, dreams don’t overcome regret But strength is often not enough and so the urge they just forget But slowly thoughts become real words and feelings deep inside reveal Something, yes a mighty force, becomes the voice of what you feel And life becomes more honest, more the thoughts are said Slowly every truth is told and wanted answers fed Round and round and round we go, to tire of the travel Smooth the road from time to time; then strewn with rocks and gravel Best be honest, make the most and live life to the full till end Let us not when time is near, all say that we pretend |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Well said and so true, Rick. You write with eloquence and carry such a strong message. Alison |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Rick! It's been awhile since I had my fix of Rick Wisdom! ~ and you impart it so eloquently! May the road ahead of you be the most enjoyable leg of your life's journey!  Love & Life, Linda  |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Great poem Rick, loved it all, especially the second verse. I read it and reread it, Thanks my friend for such thought provoking verse, LindsayP |
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Tears-of-Sanity Member
since 2007-09-05
Posts 121Kingdom Hearts |
I like this poem... feels so true I like it all  |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Hi Alison, great to have you visit my friend, thank you so much for your reply, much appreciated. James, always good to have you comment, thank you. Hi Linda, I do hope the road ahead holds joy as did your reply, thanks for the visit, enjoyed. Hi Lindsay, great to see you reply my friend, thought I'd better post something for you to read. Thanks for the visit, take care. Tears-of-Sanity Great to have you visit, thank you for your reply, much appreciated. Rick |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I really enjoy your writing, Rick. Your mind often seems to travel the same "questioning" route as mine, so it's nice to read another's perspective on those same "questions". I loved the ending line - too often I wonder how much really is just "pretend". Well done. Best wishes, /Kit |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
"Best be honest, make the most and live life to the full till end Let us not when time is near, all say that we pretend" Rick you always have something interesting to say and say it in a good way. Enjoyed this very much. So many wear a mask and some more than one. Good thoughts. best to you, "late" |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Kit, always wonderful to have you reply my friend, I think at times we all wonder how much is pretend and how true we all are to ourselves, finding the right picture and taking the right road seems to be the journey we all take, the holy grail of life though seems very illusive but the search goes on. Thanks for you visit here, till again have a good week. Rick Late, great to have you here, I think often the mask is one hard to discard, it becomes our face of life and hides the tears of living, thank you for your reply my friend, very much appreciated. Rick |
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