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Dinosr
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0 posted 2011-10-24 02:35 PM




Effort



The many times you try your best,
you find without a doubt;
Someone that sees your effort,
will come by and help you out.

These words were taught to children,
they were told of Heaven's dreams;
When God could teach the masses,
what He said is what He means.

Like loving one another,
even though it's hard to do;
The kind of love that listens,
even when they don't love you.

Like living truth with honor,
daring not to tell a lie;
being scorned by many watchers,
who have lost the will to try.

Truth and trust are all but gone,
and no one saw them go;
the lies and cheats are everywhere,
and no one tells them no.

Listen now and understand,
true love is meant to mend;
friendship is not given free,
for you must earn a friend.

So open up your heart a bit,
with hope of being heard;
The loving best a man can be,
is when he keeps his word.




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JerryPat2
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1 posted 2011-10-24 02:40 PM


This sizes up the apathy that has spread throughout this country.

~*  If they give you lined paper, write the other way.  ~*~

Dinosr
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2 posted 2011-10-24 03:02 PM


JerryPat2,
...Thanks for the comment.
You about summed it up.
                   Karl

suthern
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3 posted 2011-10-24 03:24 PM


Listen now and understand,
true love is meant to mend;
friendship is not given free,
for you must earn a friend.

I disagree. Love and friendship are two things that should be given freely or not given at all... I'm grateful beyond measure for friendships I could never hope to earn... they are gifts.

JL
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4 posted 2011-10-24 03:52 PM


"The loving best a man can be,
is when he keeps his word."

So true.
Enjoyed your write.

JL

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Maranatha!

Dinosr
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Yavapai, Arizona
5 posted 2011-10-24 07:34 PM


Suthern,
..You are right. If both parties are
of a friendly spirit. But sometimes
you really have to try to get a friend.
Not all spirits are friendly.
...Again, You are right. With friends
like you discribed, feel blessed.
  Thank you.   Karl

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Jl,
...Thanks for your comment. It does
me good to know, someone understands.
                       Karl

latearrival
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Posts 5499
Florida
6 posted 2011-10-25 12:00 PM


You write like Edgar Guest.I am enjoying your words. And yes to have a friend you have to be one. jo perry  
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