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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria 
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LIFE Life can be so very sweet, Ask the fellow in the street. A negative answer you will get from few, For if your attitude is right Your star’s forever shining bright, For your success is entirely up to you. As you climb that well worn slope Up that great pathway of hope, A track that is trodden by us all, But you will find that the downhill run Towards the setting of the sun Is a journey that not one of us can stall. You’ll always find some folk will reach Without a hiccup or a breach, The summit of their very own endeavour, While other folks will trip and fail And stray away from the beaten trail, Lost upon the dark byway forever. On reading this and you should feel That you have lost a little zeal, Perhaps you think your race has been in vain, If you think you can’t then you will fail, With another try success may prevail, For the winning post is never reached without some pain. Lindsay P Wilson |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Lindsay my good friend, great words of wisdom and thought, days can be a struggle and the roads rough, but as you say we must all eventually travel the same road and meet what will be there. Be well my friend and take care. Rick |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo LindsayP, Yes it is life. This is a wise write, and I like it. Bobby |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Life is a very interesting gift, huh? We can do what ever we want. That can be scary sometimes lol Nice write  ARCTIC WIND |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I'm sure your great attitude has seen you through a lot LP. Lovely gift you were given. Ida |
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WindWalker Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 1218 |
This is really good!!!!!! |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Summed up in just one sentence. For the winning post is never reached without some pain. Nothing received freely is as appreciated as that which is earned. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
To my very good friends Rick, Bobby, Michael, Ida, Wind Walker and WTB, It is always so good to receive your reponse and I thank you sincerely for it. Have a great day my friends and take care. Lindsay |
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WindWalker Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 1218 |
Just had to read this again!!!!!!! |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
"the winning post is never reached without some pain" I often used to wonder why that seemed to apply but now I know it's because we expect it to be that way. I don't expect pain anymore and so far it seems to be working for me. I may not reach the winning post but that's something else to expect or not expect. Enjoyed as usual, Lindsay. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you, dear Lindsay, for your philosophy so beautifully rendered here. No doubt we have to trust our abilities and ACT, because nothing seems to fall just from heaven ... Insightful offering. Love, Margherita  "Love is the One who masters all things; |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Wind Walker, Helen and Margherita, you are three great people that I can always count on for a good response, thank you kind folks and may the sun shine for you always.Take care. Lindsay |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
So true Lindsey , the journey through the highs and lows , thats how life goes Hope |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
beautifully written thank you |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
To Hope and my Fair Lady your comments are so much appreciated. Thank you heaps. Take care and have a wonderful day. Lindsay |
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graeshine2006 Member
since 2008-06-03
Posts 368The Prairie Lands, USA |
Will you be my grandpa?? You seem like the wise fun good-hearted grandpa type! Of course, you are probably too young to be my grandpa... after all, I'm 40 and a 40-year old can't have a 46-year old grandpa! I already have a great dad - but I never knew either of my grandpas! I ALWAYS love reading your wonderings and poetic philosophies! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Wonderfully written and inspiring! |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Graeshine, I would love to be your Grandpa, your PIP grandpa. I was born in 1929 so I am old enough for you to call me Pop. I have 11 grandkids calling me Pop now so you will be No twelve. Welcome to my family. Midnightsun, thank you so much for your kind response, it is always so much appreciated. Thanks to you all. Lindsay |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
OHDearDearLindsay~ A gracious read ... 'For the winning post is never reached without some pain[ God knows that if pain is a measure, I've met my mark these last four months~ AND I am STILL in here trying~ Hoping the next week will find me realeased from this hospital and home among my loving family~ My new little apartment hasn't seen me much since I moved in ... I'm anxious to get 'home'~ What a loving gesture for you to Cyber-adopt graeshine ... there is no doubt you make a great grandpa! No doubt at all !! Extra special *HUGS*  for you this day~*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 |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Marge, such a kind response from you means so much to me. I truly feel for you in that hospital bed and pray that you will be able to go home soon and be free of pain. About three months ago I got a very bad bug in my computer and I had to get a new hard drive, and in so doing I lost all my email address's, and consequently I haven't been able to send you an email. please send me one so I can respond. Love to you my dear friend. Lindsay |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
Inspiring words that lift me up when I am down. |
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