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ladylisa
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since 2007-04-29
Posts 342
Florida USA

0 posted 2008-08-31 01:43 PM


Learning to love,
is such a journey.

It means,
staying when you want to run.

Understanding the other,
and remembering why you are there.

Learning to love,
takes time and patience.

Not quick to run,
but slowing down.

I have always run,
it's what I know.

But the sky has cleared,
and the sun is shining.

My roots,
are beginning to grab hold.

It means being understanding,
of others and yourself.

Slowing,
to smell the roses.

A journey,
worth while.

A journey,
of a lifetime.

Love, understand, and give of yourself,
freely.

© Copyright 2008 Lisa A Joost - All Rights Reserved
TheAnonDavid
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since 2008-08-28
Posts 237
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1 posted 2008-08-31 03:21 PM


Yes, ladylisa

It takes all of the above and more - but worth every minor (or major) heartache along the way

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16
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2 posted 2008-08-31 10:39 PM


Nice...James
ladylisa
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3 posted 2008-09-01 09:04 AM


Thank you for your comments.  I am trying to learn this, but a lifetime of lies sometimes makes it hard.  Lis
Honeybunch
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since 2001-12-29
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4 posted 2008-09-01 03:52 PM


My thoughts exactly and, yes, it can take a long time to learn about love but I reckon the effort is worth it.  Enjoyed!

Helen

ladylisa
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since 2007-04-29
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5 posted 2008-09-02 09:09 AM


Dear Helen,
   Thank you for the words.  Yes love is learned sometimes later in life.  I always refer to couples who have had long lives together and their stories inspire me, that they have endured so much and yet are so dedicated to eachother.  A lesson I am learning.  lis

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