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What If
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria 
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What If What if I had my life to live over I wonder if I’d do the same things again Especially if I knew what I now know No, I think from that pathway I would refrain. It would be a much different pathway I’d follow. For I’d know all the pitfalls to elude Perhaps I’d become a property investor Or a share trader might be the pathway pursued. For a good education I’d go off to Uni’ To study hard and make a success of my life I’d steer clear of all the backbreaking work But I’d still take my wife as my wife. Of course if I did have my life to live over And the pathway to success I wished to climb I dare say that I’d do the same things again For you do what you think is right at the time. But then I think, what if I had won Tatts-lotto Say back about twenty-five years ago Perhaps I wouldn’t be in a wheelchair today And maybe a different pathway I’d hoe. But then I think of all my many blessings, My keen memory to me is number one, Also to have a very broad sense of humour So I think my battle is more than half won? The very fact that I have a large loving family Who all help ease the pressures of life? Yes every day I count all my blessings Number one being my wonderful wife. Lindsay P Wilson |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Lindsay - my friend, you are a most special person. Loved this poem, and I wonder what changes I would have made in life. I did rework 'Wef', hope you like it... BC |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lindsay, my dear, dear friend, this was warm, charming and open. All that you have experienced in life has led to the creation of the wonderful man you are.  Norma has shared much of that journey with you. I love and admire both of you!  In my books, even though you are confined to a wheelchair, you are taller than most men standing on both legs! Height is not the measure of the man! Mind you, I do believe that when you were standing on two legs you towered over most men physically!  Love you! Linda |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Yes every day I count all my blessings Number one being my wonderful wife. Dear Lindsay, never a truer word spoken!  Love every line of your beautiful gifting here.. thank you for sharing xx  RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Yeah, the What Ifs… but, Of all of the things that have happened and all that has changed, I, too, am so thankful for my wife that has kept me sane. Thanks, Melton |
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Yoinn Senior Member
since 2007-08-16
Posts 649Michigan |
Lindsay, You moved me with this one buddy, you really did. Thanks for that Yoin |
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MinSW Member
since 2009-06-14
Posts 53Sri Lanka |
beautiful..and really touching..but, no matter what, don't have regrets in life.. everything happens for a reason, and the reason is always good... love, Min |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Many good thoughts here Lindsay, very much enjoyed these words my old friend, a loveing family and good wife, what else could a man want from this life hey. Have a great day Lindsay, thanks for sharing this. Rick "The very fact that I have a large loving family Who all help ease the pressures of life? Yes every day I count all my blessings Number one being my wonderful wife". |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Loved your reflections here, dear Lindsay, and your conclusion is very moving really. ... yeah the backbreaking work makes weary, but your gratitude now for what was and is, brings healing. Love, Margherita |
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brneyedgrly Senior Member
since 2009-06-08
Posts 1125nowhere and everywhere |
For a good education I’d go off to Uni’ To study hard and make a success of my life I’d steer clear of all the backbreaking work But I’d still take my wife as my wife. ~and this is why you are my sweet linds... how lucky you are to have each other... this makes me smile : ) |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
To all my wonderful friends, Bill, Linda, Roniece, 2dalimit, Yoinn, MinSW, Rick, Margherita and Brneyedgrly, just to say thanks seems rather inadeqate for such a wonderful response. To have such great poets as yourselves to make such glowing comments has really made my day. God bless you all and may the sun shine upon you always. Love you all. Lindsay |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Lindsay, I'm with you brother. I wouldn't change a thing either. This is a very good poem, I like it a lot, and agree with it. Bobby |
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faeriemythc Junior Member
since 2009-06-18
Posts 40KY |
Funny,at work on Fri. we were talking about what we would change in our lives if we could go back. My hubby is one thing I would not change. Once you find a good partner cherish and keep them forever. Loved your writing. Thanks. aka Carmen |
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Sonofgloin Junior Member
since 2009-06-09
Posts 48Australia |
Lindsay my china plate, loved the theme and the sentiment. Time and choice are two subjects close to my heart, one we have no control of and the second we do....or do we?...good write....Paul. |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Oh I am betting if she read this you are in for a treat! Funny, if I had it to do over again, I would change things too, but do way less, as in the end, it was just a path to get to this point anyway if I worked hard or not. A woman's logic sometimes is questionable I know. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you for sharing your lovely thoughts and wonderful wife with us, Lindsay. Love to you both. Ida |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
LindsayP, I use to ask myself that questiong all the time. I know what I would do, if I had known then what I know now. Yep, I would do so many things different. But still, there are some things I would do the very same way. Life doesn't always turn out the way we plan it. Does it? Your wife is so lucky to have a man like you. |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
I missed this one the first time around...so I wanted to bring it back up so your wife could see it again... |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Lindsa, I remember reading this, and thought I had left you a note, But then recalled I was called away before I did so here I am again, (Thanks Steven for pulling this back up) Wow, This is truly a keeper and one to share, So many simple truths and sincere heartfelt feelings. Love this one. Tracey. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lindsaaaay! Wheeeere aaarrrre yoouuu? Is your computer acting up again? My emails are being bounced back. I was going to email Rick to ask about you but his email addy is not available. Missing you, my friend, Love, Linda |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
A very sincere thank you to all my valued friends at PIP for the very generous response that you have all given me. To Bobby, Faeriemythc, Sonofgloin, Mysteria, Ida, Rose, Steave, Tracey and Linda. It's having friends like you wonderful people that really brightens my day as well as brightening up my life. A special thank you to Steave for reserecting my poem. I changed internet server a couple of weeks ago and have had nothing but trouble ever since. I have been unable to send or recieve emails and it has had me very frustrated. I lost my complete address book off the computer, so I would appreciate it very much if you good friends who swap emails with me, will send me an email so I can reinstate your address in my address book. my new email address is ptwilson@tpg.com.au I love all you wonderful people and may the sun shine upon you every day of your lives. Take care. Lindsay |
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