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Larry C
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0 posted 2002-02-05 02:01 AM


Even Better
By Larry Chadwick

Oh the burden of my humanity,
Always dragging me down.
Never willing to accept defeat,
Or to give in to a frown.

I Confess the truth for what it is,
And acknowledge being average is okay.
Released from the pressure of comparison,
For the freedom of who I am today.

I press on to achieve my goal,
Of being the best God made me.
Not letting habits get in my way,
Determined to be the best that I can be.

February 4, 2002


© Copyright 2002 Larry Chadwick - All Rights Reserved
peppermint35
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1 posted 2002-02-05 02:05 AM


Larry.. you're well on your way

An inspirational message.. certainly.. for me

Pepper
"A poem is the very image of life expressed in its eternal truth."
   Percy Bysshe Shelley

amusemi
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2 posted 2002-02-05 02:06 AM


Only time can get us to that place.  A wonderful clarity of thought and inner perception here.  I need to get there!!  

It's a good point in the right direction for all of us!!  

Bill Charles
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3 posted 2002-02-05 02:11 AM


Larry - I look at things similar to this write. I'm just me, all I want to be. Great write...

BC

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4 posted 2002-02-05 02:31 AM


Pepper,
Thank you. It's about not giving up and having attitude! The right one.

amusemi,
I hope you're right. I'm heading that direction. Wanna come along?

Bill,
Good deal. You are smart Bill!


doreen peri
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5 posted 2002-02-05 11:21 AM


you're the best, you say? hmmmm
well, you sure know how to write about it
you're absolutely right, Larry, that's all we can do is to be the best we can be but what could be better than to be ourselves? and as i always say, i'm just me! *shrug*....

an honest write with substance

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6 posted 2002-02-05 11:28 AM


Larry, Welcome to my world, My doctor says that we are the A personality type, always wanting to do things to perfection. Well you have done it here with this poem. wonderful write.floria

Floria

"Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

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7 posted 2002-02-05 12:33 PM


Larry darling boy this is without doubt one of your utter best, I’m constantly stunned by the power of your words they shine with inspirational light
Truly outstandingly fabulous writing


Bravi Bravi Bravissimi


What can I say except this is utterly wonderful.

Be the best that you can be
What an inspiration that is to me
To do all that you could do
And to live honest and ever true

Absolutely fabulous writing darling boy I love it YOU never cease to amaze me you are a fabulous writer


Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1


Madame Chipmunk
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8 posted 2002-02-05 12:42 PM


Thanks for sharing this beautiful, inspirational poem, Larry.  Its the way I always try to live my life...but sometimes, it just doesn't work...all we can do is to keep on trying.
I liked this piece very much...it had lots of appeal

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

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9 posted 2002-02-05 01:45 PM


Always be who you are, the loving man we all know and love, there is nothing better you can be! Love you!

Joanna

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10 posted 2002-02-05 02:17 PM


Hey Larry!  That's all we can do...just the best we can!  And you do it very well!  We
love you just the way you are!
*extra hugs because you don't have the snow*

~Time has cast a spell on you,
  So you won't ever forget me~

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11 posted 2002-02-05 06:16 PM


Larry~

Perfectly said, and stated.... and what truth lay behind these words....


Lauren~


Step through the
barrier of my mind,
enter my soul,
feel my desire,
let my eyes guide you
into the shadows
of my heart

[This message has been edited by Greeneyes (02-05-2002 06:16 PM).]

Startime
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12 posted 2002-02-05 06:19 PM


*giggling* after years of others telling me how I should be I am finally myself and I happen to like who I am...so that is life and that is how I live...not to please others but to please me and know I am doing things as I want to not as other think I should. I love it, Larry...well done. **big hugs**

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

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13 posted 2002-02-05 06:42 PM




(smiles) That's right, only we can bring ourselves true happiness,a nd with such a loving heart like yours that we all admire so much, you are bound to find true happiness forever and ever! (big hugggssssss) In finding love, we must always be true and believe in ourselves, for the beauty of love is in you, in every heartbeat, love is with you, so share it always! We all love you so much, sweet friend, God Bless You! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Larry, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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14 posted 2002-02-05 06:44 PM


enjoyed
Larry C
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15 posted 2002-02-05 09:34 PM


dor,
Just the best me! Well...not yet. Thanks.

floria,
Fortunately, note even the doc matters. LOL Thanks.

Mushy,
Did you say you were stunning? I agree. Thanks.

Lyra,
Thanks...our best is the most for the moment we have. But hopefully...it gets better. Thanks.

Joanna,
Why...thank you.

Larry C
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16 posted 2002-02-05 09:38 PM


Nancy Lee,
That is all we can do. Thanks.

Lauren,
Thank you so much.

Karen,
Thanks...and you do it well!

Noah,
How old are you? Hmmm. Thanks.

vandana,
Thanks.

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