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Rocking Chair Moves |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia 
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"Worrying is like rocking a chair, it gives you something to do with your time but it doesn't get you anywhere." If I could change the world by all my worrying How good my world would almost seem to be If I could wind back time or truth by flurrying Would all that extra wisdom set me free? For each of us is given this one perfect day A fragment of a moment or an hour And why should I forget to kneel, or not to say I'm thankful for the budding, opening, flower If I could solve life's problem with anxiety I'm sure the world would be a perfect place And if the world was run on all my piety The cares and woes would go without a trace For each of us has time that we can call our own We do not know just what tomorrow brings And we shall reapin sorrow all the seeds we've sown When we become obsessed by self and things If I could move the hearts of men by wondering And stop the wars because I really care Why would I need to feel this time of sundering? Why would I want to pray if God's not there? For God has set his image in the firmament I see his face no matter where I go And he has given promises, more permanent It must be truth for he has made it so If I could bring back times that were much happier I'd do it in an instant don't you see Or introduce new answers that were snappier I'd cause the sun to shine eternally But I am just a human and my best intent Can never match the plans he has in store I do not have to worry, for his will is spent On ensuring that I have the best and more So I will sit beneath his wing, not worrying About the fortunes that this life may bring And I will find in stillness, not in scurrying His whispered words are cause for me to sing Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
keithy, this entire poem is wisdom and knowledge but and it was difficult, but I believe this tugged at my heart the most For each of us has time to call our own We do not know just what tomorrow brings And we shall reap all of the seeds we've sown When we become obsessed by self and things Wow...what clarity streams from your hearts muse....lovely writing sir...thank you |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Kethry Lovely write, enjoyed the read. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Kethry, should a beautiful reminder that we have cause to sing and not to worry! Enjoyed this so much. *hugs* ........jo |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
If I could solve life's problem with anxiety I'm sure the world would be a perfect place The worrywart's theme song... *S* I love this beautiful reminder that worrying doesn't solve anything... even as I know I won't stop! *S* As I read this excellence and always... my thoughts and prayers are with you, my friend... |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Very well done and very wise words gal....you done good!....(I have a recliner, it doesn't get me anywhere but I'm comfortable while I'm worrying?) |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Keth, it won't keep me from fretting, which I've been doing all morning, but thanks for the pearls of wisdom. I'll take them to heart now, and try to simmer down a bit. Oh, and a very nice meter to this one too, to go with the excellent rhyme! Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Woven as a beautiful prayer shawl filled with threads of wisdom and faith. Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
KethryLove~ My heart is with you dear~ This is simply lovely~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Enjoyed the read. An excellent piece. Thanks, Melton |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
But I am just a human and my best intent Can never match the plans he has in store I do not have to worry, for his will is spent On ensuring that I have the best and more So I will sit beneath his wing, not worrying About the fortunes that this life may bring And I will find in stillness, not in scurrying His whispered words are cause for me to sing ~*~ Keth...it's so good to see this bit of wisdom leak from your pen... |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
But I am just a human and my best intent Can never match the plans he has in store I do not have to worry, for his will is spent On ensuring that I have the best and more beautiful writing, Keth... I haven't been around enough to know...how is Jay doing? M |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Most profound! Enjoyed. JL  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
wow! a very good write...much needed right now |
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