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ethome
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0 posted 2012-05-23 05:18 PM


There are so many personalities here,
they live for the chance at being themself.
To be appreciated is the welding block for self esteem.
However, they are all special in their own way.
What a special gift life is,
take the time to appreciate them for who they are.
LIFE is everywhere around us.
It is evident in the humming of insects, the singing of birds, the rustlings of small animals in the underbrush. It exists
in the icy polar regions and in parched deserts. It is present from the sea’s sunlit surface to its darkest depths. High in the atmosphere tiny creatures float about.
Beneath our feet untold trillions of microorganisms are at work in the soil, making it fertile for the growing of green plants, which sustain other forms of life.
Take a look to your left and to your right.
There's your fellow human, embrace him or her.
In a wheel chair or an all American sprinter,
Take the time to appreciate them for who they are.
PEOPLE JUST LIKE YOU!!!

Eric
  

© Copyright 2012 Eric Lewis True - All Rights Reserved
JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana
1 posted 2012-05-23 05:22 PM


I feel like running out the door and around the block, hugging everybody I can find. Some of them twice. You talked the talk, but then I know you walk the walk too, Eric. Good for you.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

ethome
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New Brunswick Canada
2 posted 2012-05-23 05:38 PM


Thank you Jerry
It's just the way I feel these days.
We come into the world with nothing and we should appreciate the importance of that.
Thanks so much my friend, you have become so stalwart to this forum of fellow humans.
I know from their complimentary appreciation of your work.

Eric

true love never looks after it's own interests

Startime1955
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since 2012-04-22
Posts 1072
Alberta, Canada
3 posted 2012-05-23 05:39 PM


BRAVO!!! BRAVO!!! How perfectly you have said it...I love it...*BIG HUGS* tonight I am going to the common area of my building and get my daily hugs...

*may our dreams ever be magical*

ethome
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New Brunswick Canada
4 posted 2012-05-23 05:59 PM


Thank you Startime I so appreciate those bravo comments.
Take Care

Eric

true love never looks after it's own interests

BrendaH
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5 posted 2012-05-23 11:21 PM


Ethome
I wish that everyone in America could read you poem, hope they would appreciate every-one regard the color


Lori Grosser Rhoden
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6 posted 2012-05-24 09:13 AM


Eric, what a wonderful place this would be if more people shared your perspective. An attitude of gratitude can get you a long way.  Thanks for sharing this and giving others a chance to think about it. It is good to plant seeds.

Lori

serenity blaze
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7 posted 2012-05-24 02:43 PM


You're so lovely.
JL
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since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128
Texas, USA
8 posted 2012-05-24 04:50 PM


Excellent!!
Enjoyed.

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!

latearrival
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since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499
Florida
9 posted 2012-05-25 12:53 PM


shaking you hand tonight,for showing your feelings. thank you.
jo

ethome
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10 posted 2012-05-25 03:18 AM


Brenda
Thank you for that comment. I appreciate the positive input.

Eric

ethome
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11 posted 2012-05-25 03:25 AM


Thank you Lori
Yep, gratitude goes a long way. I appreciate those kind words.

Eric

Hey Celeste
Not as lovely as you are. Thanks for the visit.

Eric

true love never looks after it's own interests

ethome
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12 posted 2012-05-26 12:08 PM


Thank you JL I appreciate the read and the visit.

Eric

Thanks Jo I appreciate that extension and your kind visit.

Eric

true love never looks after it's own interests

Prasad Nataraj
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since 2008-05-29
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Bangalore,India
13 posted 2012-05-28 01:50 AM


Fine words, Eric. Fine writing.

"The secret behind survival of mankind is kindness and love within our hearts"
prasadnatarajan5.blogspot.com/

ethome
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14 posted 2012-05-28 12:20 PM


Thank you Prasad
Drop in anytime.

Eric

true love never looks after it's own interests

Margherita
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Eternity
15 posted 2012-05-28 05:36 PM


This is quite simply perfect, dear Eric. A wonderful message, that shows your high degree of awareness.

Namasté,
Margherita

ethome
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16 posted 2012-05-28 10:50 PM


Thank you Margherita for the kind comment on the message. I always appreciate your visits.

Take Care

Eric

true love never looks after it's own interests

jwesley
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563
Spring, Texas
17 posted 2012-05-29 09:59 PM


I've this neighbor . . . think I'll run out and hug her, two or three times . . .

Really though...you're right ... enjoyed the read my friend and echo your sentiments.

j.

ethome
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Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada
18 posted 2012-05-30 05:20 AM


He he I get ya, hope you do well with that hug.

I was leaving the house with my wife one day just as the couple next door were leaving their place.
Just before he got in his car and she got into hers he grabbed her and gave her a great big lingering kiss.
My wife turned to me and said, "why don't you do that once in a while?"
I said, "I would dear, but I don't know that woman that well!!"

Thanks for the great comment.

Eric

true love never looks after it's own interests

suthern
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19 posted 2012-06-11 08:49 AM


LOL... I loved the wonderful message of your poem... but nearly snorted my coffee onto the monitor with the response to your wife! LOL

All in all... you gave my morning a lift... thank you!!

ethome
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Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada
20 posted 2012-06-11 04:15 PM


Thank you Suthern
Glad I got a chuckle out of you on that one.
Also for your response to the verses.

Eric

true love never looks after it's own interests

Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16
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So. El Monte, California
21 posted 2012-06-13 09:38 AM


Lovely and insightful, Eric.
                            Ida

ethome
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New Brunswick Canada
22 posted 2012-06-13 02:17 PM


Thank you Ida
Always nice to get a visit from you.

Eric

true love never looks after it's own interests

JamesMichael
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
23 posted 2012-06-19 10:13 PM


A nice message...James
ethome
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24 posted 2012-06-19 10:21 PM


Thank you James always a pleasure when you drop in and comment.

Eric

true love never looks after it's own interests

ebonygirl
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California U.S.A
25 posted 2012-06-20 01:29 AM


I like the way you honor life; through appreciating each other. Good man, Eric, you are definitely a  good man.
Ms. E

ethome
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New Brunswick Canada
26 posted 2012-06-20 04:30 AM


Why thank you Ms. E that's a very nice thing to say. I appreciate the comments and the visit.

Eric

true love never looks after it's own interests

Sunshine
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Listening to every heart
27 posted 2012-06-20 11:20 AM


Do you realize what it is like to call
some one special like you,

Friend?

I do.




ethome
Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada
28 posted 2012-06-20 11:33 AM


Why thank you Sunshine girl and I think you know I return the very same to you.
You've been so special to many of us at PIP over the years and I know you'll never change, we all love you for that.
And, you have special writing skills that have always been superb to read and absorb.

So as always I look forward to reading your words in writing and your insightful comments

As always, best regards to you my dear friend.

Eric

true love never looks after it's own interests

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