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A Wise Man's Tale
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A Wise Man's Tale |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... 
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~A Wise Man's Tale~  I met a man the other day He had a tale to tell of wealth unmeasured, moments treasured, and coins tossed in a wishing well of magical places and friendly faces and joy beyond compare I couldn't help it, I had to ask, "Sir, how do I get there?" I listened as he spoke to me in voice of gentle knowing and what I heard that fateful day has helped me in my growing He said, "My boy, there's more to life than living day to day~ just going through the motions doing things the easy way Some may say that happiness is found in currency I say, my boy, that's not the case a heartfelt joy is free All the money in the land won't buy one friend today True wealth can be obtained by simply giving smiles away And happiness is found within a heart open to share~ in reaching out to other folks to let them know you care Now you can take those coins of yours and toss them all day long That wishing well will sparkle and your change will all be gone But if you'd really like to see your richest dreams come true then toss a wish upon a friend and they'll wish back to you The moral of my story, son, is simply this you see If you want treasures in your life then give them willingly" ~vlraynes Just decided to bring this one out of the Archives, since my muse hasn't yet returned from her leave of absence. "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truly met the poet. ~vlraynes [This message has been edited by vlraynes (02-27-2003 04:04 AM).] |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Very nice...and I'm sending rain...James |
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Skyfire 
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
Woah I haven't read this one before. Glad I got to it tonight  Sometimes you find a friend where once there wasn't one. Sometimes you find a love where once there was a friend. |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
...."give them willingly"... Wonderful poem. Rhythm, rhyme and wisdom. Doesn't get better than this. Very much enjoyed, Hugs, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Vicky, this is absolutely perfect poetry....everything in it is perfect.....It's a  By the way, if you have another book submission, this one would be perfect....  . . Hugs, Ethel |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
OOOPSY-DAISY...forgot to keep it....  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
vlraynes Good one you should have put this one in for the book. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Vicky, I am so glad you dug this out of the archives. This is a wonderful story. I really enjoyed reading. I, too, this this should be included in the book. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  Yay!!! Oh Vicky, I think this would be perfect for Reflections, yay!!! (kiss on cheek) Your heart shines with such wisdom and this truly "reflects" the heart of a wise man whose words are passed onto a young boy whose heart now "reflects" with his wisdom! (big hugggsssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, I love this, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Vicky, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." Shakira [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (02-27-2003 12:50 PM).] |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Vicky~ Thanks for digging this up. Wise words spoken by you and shared with us...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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