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JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

0 posted 2008-02-12 05:57 PM

Blessings of Life

While sitting in the mall watching people
I noticed an elderly couple walking by.
Perhaps in their seventys, they were at
least sixty nine, the woman using a cane,
but both getting along just fine.
Watching them I started thinking that they
were a couple that knew about love and caring.
Watching them I could see that an important
part of life is companionship and sharing.
I thought of the joy perhaps they had shared
within loves tender caress, and I felt a
softness within my heart that gave me happiness.
And then quite suddenly, I thought of the pain
that will come to them someday, when the one
that they love, will in sickness pass away,
and with a saddened heart they would be left with
heartaches and memories, I hope precious memories.
For that moment I was sad to feel that pain,
but it only took another moment in time and
new thoughts were gained, as I watched a mother
with her young son it brought me back to the
important thoughts of today, thoughts like loving
and caring, actions like holding and sharing,
these things will bring joy into your lives.
To all you that have devoted your heart, time
and energy to these pursuits, you already know
that these are the blessings of life.

JamesLee
12February
2008

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

1 posted 2008-02-12 06:41 PM

Wonderful, thougtful poem, James. In my mind this kind of love is lightyears beyond the romantic love of youth.

Ida

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
Member Ascendant

since 2000-01-29

Posts 5689
Sydney, Australia

2 posted 2008-02-12 07:22 PM

just beautiful James... your thoughts are always so lovely to read... love RDB

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

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

3 posted 2008-02-12 07:39 PM

James, you are one who appreciates the blessings to be had in life ~ especially when it comes to love and its many faces.

A touching spill from your loving

Loving hug,
Linda

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

4 posted 2008-02-12 08:20 PM

JamesMichael~
Such tender poignancy to your thoughts~
Yes, I have known these blessings~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
Email - noles1@totcon.com

LindsayP
Member Elite

since 2007-07-28

Posts 3410
Australia, Victoria

5 posted 2008-02-12 08:59 PM

You have really excelled with this one James
Wonderful thoughts and wonderful words, thanks for sharing.

Lindsay

Bobby Jordan
Member

since 2007-08-13

Posts 491
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

6 posted 2008-02-12 09:26 PM

James,

Good work.

Everything that lives is a blessing. Life itself is the great blessing.

Bobby

Alison

Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-27

Posts 9318
Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy!

7 posted 2008-02-12 10:32 PM

James, your poetry and thoughts that you share speak volumes about you. You are a gentle man with an eye for empathy.

A

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

8 posted 2008-02-14 03:02 AM

Thank you Marchmadness, Roniece, Earth Angel, Marge, LindsayP, Bobby and Alison for the wonderful responses...James

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