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Why don't we see?
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Why don't we see? |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia 
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I am not a blind man, but often I can’t see The road to better future or the joy awaiting me I live with life’s frustrations, which consume my thought of mind When will come my answers that all seem so hard to find? We want so much from future that our moments drift away A sick man prays for life’s return so he can love each day We all forget that moments turn to memories of our past Which comfort us in times of need, as long as they do last A second spent with beauty, offers mind and body peace The inner self some essence and the body some release A moment spent with truth and love ensures one day we’ll know That life is truly worth the time and each day worth a go We look ahead not seeing all the good that life does hold A blind man sees that picture and it’s better than we’re told It’s waiting for the picking, for our moment given free I’m told that life is wonderful, but often I can't see |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Hi Rick, Nice to see you posting here. Enjoyed your thoughts here, so true. As far as not seeing...we forget what is important and that is NOW, that it could be that simple. I think this line says much: "We all forget that moments turn to memories of our past" I am definitely a forgetter. Thanks for the reminder. Thought provoking poem, Rick. Enjoyed, Hugs, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Hi Pat, nice to see you again and feel the warmth of your words, I to am a forgetter and the moments just fly by, each a regret of my tomorrows, but with our writing there will always be reminders and friends we can share with. Thanks for the reply Pat, always nice to have a chat. Sincerely Rick |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Rick, I loved this so much...I know exactly what you are talking about. Life can be replete with frustrations. I will let you in on my little secret which often soothes my soul. At night, on especially difficult days, I look for a few good things that happened that day. Some days you really got to look for the blessings. Oftentimes, they are very simple blessings. But if your focus remains on finding the "good stuff," you can't be looking for the bad. Does this make sense? I hope so. This is very beautiful and appealed to me because I can relate. Hope I helped in some small way, -Patricia |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Patricia, this makes great sense, thank you so much for this reply, it means a whole lot to me, there are many blessings out there, I will now look more and find those wonderments of life which I have missed. Your comments have been heart felt and appreciated. Sincerely Rick |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Rick You see well, you think well and you write well. Enjoyed |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Hi Rick  I enjoy seeing you here, as well as many other people do...please do post here more...I would go find you wherever you decide to post if I needed to but I feel there are so many people here that would enjoy you, people who may not go to other forums much.Write on! Write on!  |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Rick, Ihave a similar probem, I seem to be always remembering the past, and neglecting the present. What a wonderful work you have done here. Sandra |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Rick I was so very moved by your words which contained so much that I could relate to. Here is a little something for you, although not written by me. "The source of love is deep in us and we can help others realise a lot of happiness. One word, one action, one thought, can reduce another person's suffering and bring that person joy" Take care.....Sue I am in motion |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Bravo!! These thoughts hold more wisdom every time I read them. Excellent job. TD |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Seymour Tabin, lovely you came to visit and comment, thanks for the reply, each word was much appreciated. passing shadows, thank you for all your support over the time, I shall post here more often and write on I will. Great reply and support. Thanks. Hi Sandra, great to hear from you, I think that we all do the same thing, one day we will learn to enjoy the moments we have, our memories would then be so much better I am sure. Thanks for the reply. Hi Sue, I am glad you were moved by my words here, that would have to be the greatest feeling for a poet and complement, thank you for your reply and poem, very much appreciated. TD, thanks for the reply and for reading my work more than the once, greatly appreciated. To you all, again thank you. Sincerely Rick |
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