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A Better Point of View
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A Better Point of View |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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A Better Point of View By Larry Chadwick It’s a standing invitation, One that’s always there. Useable at any time, And most anywhere. It’s the appeal of nature, For you to get away. Even if for a moment, Or for longer than a day. I have my favorite places, To which I like to go. Spots that call me back, Because they seem to know. That when I stop at that one spot, And take a moment for renew, It gives me added strength, To handle worries too. These places were designed that way, For us to come aside. That’s why there everywhere, So all may there abide. In times of peace, Or when your life is torn. Accept that standing invitation, It’ll make you feel reborn. When we can’t get to where we like, A substitute will very often do. There very seldom is excuse, For failure to renew. Just recall that place, That puts your mind at ease. But better yet head out the door, And you will find sweet peace. And when you take the time, For nature to draw near. With me you must agree, Everything looks fine from here. April 29, 2002 I’d love to illustrate this poem. It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo! |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I have many favorite places to go to Larry and some are just in my mind... *s M |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
M,  I like that too. Thanks.It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo! |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
It's good to stay focused and keep your point of view in perspective. I'm still working on it, and this was a nice reminder Larry~ |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Well Lori, If I were clever this would have a nature picture of a place I like to go. Because it does refresh me so. Anyway...thanks.  It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo! |
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amusemi Senior Member
since 2001-12-08
Posts 1262A State of Disarray |
I am printing out this poem and giving it to my boss day after tomarrow as my "doctor's excuse".... "Do they still have soup kitchens, for the unemployed?" Seriously, though, this is really great advice...and a terrific poem ta boot! ...Kat |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
amusemi, It's good to have work too! I'm movin' on yup indeed! Hope it's to the top... Hope your plan works. It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
touched, I am...wonderful ending...nice concept, great way of putting it all together. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Dixie, Thanks. A twist on a saying from an old job. |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
I think I was there just last week |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Interloper, No wonder you're writing such gentle stuff! It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Larry C, Always a pleasure to read your clever writes. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Sy, Always the gentleman. Thank you kind sir. It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Yanno, THIS is one of those places for ME. You always make me smile, Lar. But this time, it was a quiet smile of knowing. Thank you again. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
serenity, I just picture you so happy you are tearing...no, never mind. It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo! |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Ah, Larry, you lil optimist you, this is wonderful! Take care and  Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Decaflame Senior Member
since 2001-05-11
Posts 1635 |
Sometimes, just the feel of air or the smell of a particular moment of recall can take me to that spot... well done! |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Makes me want to take a hike in the woods or paddle a canoe down a river. Which is, I think, what you wanted. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Missy, So this means I'll see you there? Thanks.Deca, Yup...you got it. Nice reply. Thanks. bsquirrel, Exactly. I'm on my way! Thanks. It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I have a few places like this...one is a hike in the woods and the other is on the beach under the palm trees...James |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Larry, how very true. One of my favorite places is the tidal salt marshes just outside my door and every chance I get I'm out there on the water with my son, Chris. In fact, just got back from hauling in my crab traps. It's deviled crab tonight. Nice work! |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
James, They both sound good to me. Got directions? Thanks.Micael, Fresh deviled crab! Seems you don't even have to leave home to be in that place. What a treat. Thanks. It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo! |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
 ~Sinking fast into |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Lauren, See you there! Thanks.It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo! |
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