The Distance (repost because I still feel there is hope)

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Open Poetry #44

The Distance (repost because I still feel there is hope)

passing shadows
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0 posted 2009-02-20 05:10 PM

The Distance

Having gone some distance in life,
now each day is a reminder
it's not a race to get ahead
but an opportunity to be kinder
to everyone I come across,
to extend a helping hand,
if nothing but to nod my head
and reassure I understand.

Having begun the journey full of self,
rushing to get what I was owed,
uncaring of all the people passed,
it became a lonely road.

I take my time in walking now
and stop whenever I see one in need,
I have found I'm more fulfilled
producing a kind word or deed.

And all these folks that pass me by...
I know I'll see them again ahead,
they will be the ones to say
"I understand" and nod their head.

SEA

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1 posted 2009-02-20 05:19 PM

love this...

really really love it

latearrival
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2 posted 2009-02-20 07:40 PM

This sounds like the Dixie I remember so well. Glad to see you back.latearrival

Robert E. Jordan
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3 posted 2009-02-20 07:46 PM

Yo Passing shadows,

If everyone would be satisfied with "just surviving", which is all you really need to do, it would be a better world for everyone.

Bobby

passing shadows
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4 posted 2009-02-20 08:35 PM

thanks ya'll

yeah I'm back to being me!

no matter what is around me at this time

LindsayP
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5 posted 2009-02-22 11:03 PM

Great write dear Dixie, I find as we grow older we take more time to stop and think and often find that things that you thought

had to be done immediately can still be done tomorrow without any problem.
Enjoyed the post. Love

Lindsay

ethome
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6 posted 2009-02-23 03:54 AM

Very mellow and wise Dixie.
We all have to go the distance no matter what the length so why not do it with this type of mind set.

Superb!

Eric

Rick
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7 posted 2009-02-23 04:29 AM

Hi Dixie, sounds like you are relaxing and enjoying the life, great for you, loved the write.

Rick

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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8 posted 2009-02-28 05:37 AM

love this Dixie xxx

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

turtle
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9 posted 2009-02-28 08:17 AM

This is a very nice poem Dixie.

Margherita
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10 posted 2009-03-01 11:05 AM

This is a beautiful, insightful write, dear Dixie. To evolve into caring beings is the goal of the Path, just so!

Love and hugs.
Margherita

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