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WindWalker11
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since 2008-12-24
Posts 41


0 posted 2009-01-28 12:30 PM


The wind was always a rival to defeat,
so I ran the path set forth,
training for the marathon of life
to cross the finish line
on some distant horizon,
and I imagined turning back
to see a tired wind
come in second.

But in trying so hard to finish first,
I never could pause long enough,
to appreciate the simple things
that had no need to run in any race.

One day
a gust of wind
gently passing by
whispered softly in my ear:
“Learn to run with me, not against me.
Don’t worry about who finishes first!
If you must run along my paths,
let me be your companion, not
your competitor!
Allow the pleasure to flow within
life’s own gentle pace.

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latearrival
Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499
Florida
1 posted 2009-01-28 02:26 AM


I love this. A lovely message whispered softly,the type of advice we hear and really bend to. "late"
Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California
2 posted 2009-01-28 02:27 AM


So much lovely wisdom here, WW.
Your thoughts are like that gentle wind that that touches my spirit with truth and hope.
                              Ida
                              

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
3 posted 2009-01-28 02:34 AM


WW Eleven, here again I find myself saving another of your electrifying, spirit poems. I literally get goosebumples when I read your poetry. It truly speaks to me on a soul level.
I do believe that Spirit speaks through you.

"I never could pause long enough,
to appreciate the simple things"

~ Yes, we should stop and smell the lemongrass, so to speak.

"“Learn to run with me, not against me.
Don’t worry about who finishes first!
If you must run along my paths,
let me be your companion, not
your competitor!
Allow the pleasure to flow within
life’s own gentle pace."

~ The Wind whispered wise words into your ears, dear One Who Walks With the Wind.

Love & Wind,
EA


Midnitesun
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Gaia
4 posted 2009-01-28 08:16 AM


Life-wise words, WW, befitting your pen name.
~have a great year~

Anniepimm
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since 2008-12-26
Posts 550
England
5 posted 2009-01-28 08:23 AM


Excellent flow of words really enjoyed this write
Wonderfully penned...

secondhanddreampoet
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since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394
a 'Universalist' !
6 posted 2009-01-31 11:57 PM


yes ... very well writ!

sustained applause!!

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