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Suetang
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Melbourne, Australia

0 posted 2002-04-02 05:57 PM


I may not be an oil painting
Or a very fine work of art
But there's one thing I know for certain
I have much love I wish to impart

You cannot judge me solely
By the outer layer of my skin
This person you see before you
Comes from very deep within

Sure I use a little make up
Making me more attractive to the eye
But my inner beauty remains hidden
About myself I cannot lie

Through my words I will reveal
This person that I've come to be
As you journey through my eyes
I hope you like what you see

I'll never be a size 8 model
There is much more to me I feel
I stand proud and I stand tall
And every inch of me is real

I am certainly far from perfect
But I am happy by just being me
My father once used to say
There's always someone worse off you see

The greatest love can only be found
From within the soul is where it lies
You must firstly love three people
Known as me myself and I

Live your life to the fullest
And be worthy of yourself
Nobody in this world is perfect
No one likes being left upon the shelf

Allow your spirit to be set free
On the wings of a beautiful white dove
For the greatest gift we can give
Is the precious gift of our love

Suetang

© Copyright 2002 Sue Tancheff - All Rights Reserved
Victoria
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1 posted 2002-04-02 06:11 PM


Oh and if you dont love yourself...one can never be happy..because you should never hold someone else responsible for your happiness..although when in love it certainly contributes alot to feeling happy doesnt it..hugsss loved your words Sue..

               ~Victoria


"If music be the food of love, play on."  (William Shakespeare)



brianbeaudry
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2 posted 2002-04-02 06:23 PM


Beautifully penned....wisdom and truth written in perfect verse!!!
Mistletoe Angel
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3 posted 2002-04-02 06:59 PM




(smiles) Yes, yes, such gorgeous wisdom shines from your heart and I agree with Victoria too, while my love makes me feel the happiest I have ever been, we must first learn to love ourselves to advance and apprciate all the rest of life, and I have done that and if I had neevr done that, I may have never found Joanna, the girl of my dreams, or you and all my wonderful friends here! (kiss on cheek) This is absolutely wonderful, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton


Larry C
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4 posted 2002-04-02 07:52 PM


Sue,
You make an excellent you! I love this poem so full of truth and integrity. In your usual excellent smooth style.

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