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Artic Wind
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0 posted 2008-02-01 03:18 PM



  


These Are The Gifts

As I walk these open plains,
I think how life is so sweet.
And of all the singing birds,
that go tweet, tweet, tweet.

--A world full of surprises,
and of happiness and joy.
--The opportunities in life,
not to be treated as a toy.

We have family and friends,
who loves all of us dearly.
They give us their love,
and help us to think clearly.

There’s the food that we eat,
and the drinks that we drink.
And the colours we can see,
like orange, blue, and pink.

There are many of these Gifts,
that God gives to us all.
Then He leaves it up to us
--to live small or to stand tall.

As I walk these open plains,
I realize how valuable life can be.
We are free to make our choices.
--We’re the holders of our keys.

ARCTIC WIND

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Margherita
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1 posted 2008-02-01 04:54 PM


A wonderful write, dear Arctic Wind, it reads like a prayer of gratitude and I enjoy your awareness of these precious gifts we are bestowed with.

love
Margherita

Artic Wind
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2 posted 2008-02-01 05:00 PM


Margherita-

Thank you, and yes, we have so much to say thanks too in our life

ARCTIC WIND

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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3 posted 2008-02-01 07:29 PM


As I walk these open plains,
I realize how valuable life can be.
We are free to make our choices.
--We’re the holders of our keys.


Arctic... such inspirational words you write - very much enjoyed my friend... love RDB

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

ThisDiamond
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4 posted 2008-02-01 08:06 PM


Excellent lines here...
I especially liked

..."--The opportunities in life,
not to be treated as a toy."...

Enjoyed


Artic Wind
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5 posted 2008-02-01 08:11 PM


RDB-

Thank you!

This is a message to everyone!

ARCTIC WIND

Artic Wind
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6 posted 2008-02-01 08:13 PM


ThisDiamond-

Thanks,

And yes, those lines is a very good message to all. I Really liked writing this poem because its like a message of life.



ARCTIC WIND

simon
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7 posted 2008-02-01 08:21 PM


Arctic Wind,

Thank you. I've had a fairly miserable day today & your piece cheered me right up! The power of words...

Artic Wind
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8 posted 2008-02-01 08:25 PM


Simon-

Thank you

Glad your day is now better!

ARCTIC WIND

JamesMichael
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9 posted 2008-02-01 08:35 PM


Smooth as silk...James
Artic Wind
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JamesMichael-

Thank you!

ARCTIC WIND

LindsayP
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11 posted 2008-02-01 08:40 PM



Yes Arctic Wind you have quoted some very

wise words in that poem. There are a lot of

people in this world today who do not

realise just how lucky they are, that we in

the western world are free to do what we

want. Great poem.

Lindsay

Artic Wind
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12 posted 2008-02-01 08:43 PM


LindsayP-

Thank you!

And yes, That is so true, but then again there is the people who dont have homes and food and clean water to drink. Thats the down part in their life. I wish everyone could have happy lives!

Thank you again!

ARCTIC WIND

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13 posted 2008-02-01 08:49 PM


Arctic Wind

Your thoughts are very positive and beautiful.

Alison

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14 posted 2008-02-01 08:50 PM


Alison-

Thank you!

I love to express thoughts and whats in my mind!  

ARCTIC WIND

HopeS
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15 posted 2008-02-01 10:57 PM


Wonderful inspiring message

Hope

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16 posted 2008-02-01 11:05 PM


HopeS-

Thank you! so Much



ARCTIC WIND

Earth Angel
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17 posted 2008-02-02 11:07 AM


Arctic Wind, reading your poetry is always a pause that refreshes!

Yes, I do believe we are the holders of our keys and that we can choose "to live small or stand tall" ~ regardless of our individual circumstances.

Your gratitude for God's Gifts, is very apparent in this gracious, inspirational piece of writing.

P.S. I always enjoy your choice of graphics to accompany your poems.

Love & God's Gifts,

EA

Artic Wind
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18 posted 2008-02-02 11:36 AM


EA-

Thank you!

ARCTIC WIND

miscellanea
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19 posted 2008-02-02 09:02 PM


Loved this,Artic Wind!  Yep, the holder of our keys!  

miscellanea

Bobby Jordan
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20 posted 2008-02-02 09:25 PM


Artic Wind,

Like most wishful thinking, it’s a good idea.  

However, it’s unfortunately only sporadically realized in this world--perhaps in heaven.

Bobby

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21 posted 2008-02-02 09:28 PM


Misc-

Thank you!



ARCTIC WIND

Artic Wind
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22 posted 2008-02-02 09:29 PM


Bobby-

lol thanks!

And yes that is true in manys ways! The thing is, a lot of people think they can treat life in such ways. its realy hard to explain lol!

ARCTIC WIND

Oklahoma Rose
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23 posted 2008-03-17 05:27 PM


You are a very talented writer. This is beautiful.
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24 posted 2008-03-17 05:38 PM



Oaklahoma Rose-

Thank you so much!


HAPPY ST.PATRICK'S DAY


ARCTIC WIND

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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25 posted 2008-03-17 06:55 PM


As I walk these open plains,
I realize how valuable life can be.
We are free to make our choices.
--We’re the holders of our keys

well said my sweet Michael, well said! love RDB

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

Artic Wind
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26 posted 2008-03-17 07:02 PM



RDB-

Thank you so much!


HAPPY ST.PATRICK'S DAY



ARCTIC WIND

Sunshine
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27 posted 2008-03-17 07:36 PM


We’re the holders of our keys

~*~

It's all about choice, m'friend.
It's what was gifted to us,
and you've chosen well.




Artic Wind
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28 posted 2008-03-17 08:02 PM


Sunshine-

Thank you so much!

I am glad that you enjoyed!



HAPPY ST.PATRICKS DAY!

ARCTIC WIND

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