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Marsha
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0 posted 2001-01-03 01:41 PM


A Little Thought

How many times do you simply wish that somethings' were unsaid
How often have you wished that your words would drop down dead
We've all done something that we really wish could be wiped away
Or said something thoughtless that we wish so much we could unsay
Maybe it's being only human to wish that we could rewrite the past
But sometimes our foolish actions can do real harm that seems to last

Why do we spend so many hours living with our deep regretful sighs
When a little forethought would mean we would always be flying high
Which of us hasn't thought why did I do or say that very exact thing
When we heard the warning but chose to ignore its clearly loud ring
We don't have to walk with our minds closed to good common sense
And then we wouldn't spend so many of our hours making recompense

All it would take is a few extra moments to think before we speak
Or is it that we feel that consideration makes us appear a little weak
But how much better would it be if we counted to ten and ten again
A little time and trouble to stop the unnecessary deed that gives pain
I ask that we all think for a moment of what will be the result of this
And eventually with some practice we can give pain a goodbye kiss

Marsha


Take back the hope you gave,- I claim
Only a memory of the same
Robert Browning



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Sunshine
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Listening to every heart
1 posted 2001-01-03 01:50 PM


counting to ten
and ten again
and still wonder...
WHEN?

good one Marsha!

EagleOne
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2 posted 2001-01-03 02:46 PM


An excellent presentation of your thoughts here. Your words took me back...yeah! well excellent thoughts, I can't go back but I can think about tomorrow. Well done, I do like this one, take care!

"The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest"
~ My Angel.



inot2B
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3 posted 2001-01-03 02:54 PM


Oh to just place my foot into my mouth before I speak, and stop the words that
should never of been spoken. Yes, just to
stop and think before I say what never needed to be said. Thank you for the reminder.

Kethry
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4 posted 2001-01-03 02:59 PM


Marsha,
It can't be done ...take it from one who has perpetual foot and mouth disease. *laughs*
Kethry


Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen.



Janet Marie
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5 posted 2001-01-03 03:07 PM


We've all done something that we really wish could be wiped away
Or said something thoughtless that we wish so much we could unsay
Maybe it's being only human to wish that we could rewrite the past
But sometimes our foolish actions can do real harm that seems to last
=================
Which of us hasn't thought why did I do or say that very exact thing
When we heard the warning but chose to ignore its clearly loud ring
We don't have to walk with our minds closed to good common sense
And then we wouldn't spend so many of our hours making recompense
==================

"When we heard the warning but chose to ignore its clearly loud ring"

theres nothing "little" about these thoughts
much wisdom spoken here  ...
if only ... how many times have we said that to ourselves.
well done Marsha ... thought provoking poem ...
reminded me of a the wisdom of a fav song of mine ...

"Now for you and me it made not be that hard to reach our dreams
But that magic feeling never seems to last
***And while the future's there for anyone to change
Still you know it's seems ...
It would be easier sometimes to change the past***

Fountain of sorrow, fountain of light
You've known that hollow sound of your own steps in flight
You've had to struggle, you've had to fight
To keep understanding and compassion in sight
You could be laughing at me, you've got the right
But you go on smiling so clear and so bright"

Excerpts from Jackson Browne
"Fountain Of Sorrow"



Am I loved by my words
Will my vows weather the tide
Bended knees can forsee
all the rhythms of life
And a heart can be held without pride
~Vante

Mark Bohannan
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6 posted 2001-01-03 03:11 PM


Oh yeah, more times than I care to count and on a daily basis.  That is me alright.  I am trying to learn but somehow that stupid cowboy in me is more stubborn than I thought.  Excellent write my friend.  Your dedication to stepping up your poetry is showwing greatly and the cadence is superb to say the least.
maxtec1
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7 posted 2001-01-03 03:40 PM


Wonderful dear friend. I always try tothink before I open my mouth but there are always the moments that get the best of us. I enjoyed the read.
Love and light,
Richard

Startime
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8 posted 2001-01-03 03:56 PM


Not a little thought at all, dear one. This poem gives us a very important message. To think before we speak. Wonderful and you put it with beauty and style. Much love and hugs to you from me.

Love I leave with you my friend whether it be in your life or of yet the essense of your dreams.
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Marsha
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9 posted 2001-01-03 05:47 PM


Kari, Eagle One, Inot2B, Kethry, Janet Marie, Mark, Richard, and Karen

I'm sorry you know that I don't do group replies very often, in fact hardly at all. Tonight is one of those very rare occassions when I simply haven't the time that I really would like to give to you all. I promise faithfully that I will get back to you all later. But I didn't want to leave you this evening without a great big thank you to you each and every one.
Have a nice evening, or in Kethry's case day, and I know that I love you all.
Take care
                 Mushy
and for Kari, a Majestic Marsha  


Take back the hope you gave,- I claim
Only a memory of the same
Robert Browning



ethome
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10 posted 2001-01-03 05:53 PM


Yeah my old Granddaddy used to say.."just listen to him, he's got his mouth in high gear and his brain in neutral." The problem with that is I think most of us are guilty some time or other....so this is good advice along with very well written questions... great style in this one Marsha...take care...ethome
Marsha
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11 posted 2001-01-04 10:03 AM


I'm not having very much luck with these replies, last night it became a madhouse and then I'm just about to hit the submit key and everything goes off.
So just in case there is trouble again, I'm going to do these two at a time.

Kari love, thank you so very very muchly love, and you know exactly how much I appreciate it. This is one of those resolutions I made, I've never been very good at thinking before I do anything. But I'm getting there. And I'm rising love I really am.
                Take care always
               Majestic Marsha
                    
                you see even smiles

Eagle one thank you very muchly, that's what I'm aiming for, to look forward and think
Take care
              Mushy
                


Take back the hope you gave,- I claim
Only a memory of the same
Robert Browning



Marsha
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12 posted 2001-01-04 11:06 AM


Inot2B, thank you, I'm planing to try really hard to think before I act. I know it's difficult but I suppose they wouldn't be lessons if they were easy woulod they.
Take care
              Mushy
                
Kethry love, thank you love, well you know what I'm like how often do I behave wisely. Yes so I shall make the best attempt I can. I'm trying, (Yes you very trying! I know)
Take care love
                Slushy
                  
Janet Marie love, thank you so very much. It is about time I found some wisdom I think. Maybe I'm like an iceberg there's a lot of me that even I don't know is there. I just wish the gathering of wisdom didn't hurt quite so much.
Take care
                  Mushy
                    


Take back the hope you gave,- I claim
Only a memory of the same
Robert Browning



Marsha
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13 posted 2001-01-04 05:51 PM


I'm really sorry about doing this reply piecemeal but I didn't have any other choice today I'm afraid.
Mark my friend, Don't we all suffer from too little thought, I know I do and I am trying to cure myself of it, I really am. What candence love, has it got one, and where is it. (Which just goes to show that I really do have some of my sisters genes, the blonde ones, because normally I'd say thank you and pretend I knew but I really don't)
Thank you very very muchly anyway
Take care
                 Mushy
                    
Richard love, thank you truly, I will try too, these new year resolutions, I have to remember they aren't supposed to only last for the first couple of days.
Take care
                Mushy
                  
Karen love, thank you so very much love, and much love to you too. You know I mean it don't you. Good  
Take care
              Mushy
                  
P T love, my mam used to say, 'Marsha, or normally through all the sisters before she came to me, Marsha love put your brain into gear before you put your brain in motion.' Which is more or less the same sort of thing, and I must admit, I so rarely have done so. Very much look way after I've leapt. But I'm trying love, (Yes very trying!) Thank you love you know it's really appreciated
Take care
                   Mushy
                      
    I'm smiling honestly I'm smiling.
                 SEE    


Take back the hope you gave,- I claim
Only a memory of the same
Robert Browning



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