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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada 
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Expectations Please don't expect so much from me, Don't set me up to fail; I can't accomplish all you ask, I'm human, and I'm frail. Look past your expectations, Try to see reality … Attempt to understand The scope of all you ask of me. Could anyone achieve these goals That you have firmly set? If I were someone else, Would you expect them to be met? Would you have set the bar so high, For someone else to reach? Would you have pushed and prodded them To meet the heights you preach? Look in the mirror … talk to me, And see beyond the glass; Forgive me for mistakes I've made, For all that's come to pass. Be satisfied with who I am, With who I've come to be; Don't push until I lose my faith In you … as well as me. /Kit McCallum |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
I was gonna pick a fav line, but I can't because they are all so perfect. Powerful words Kit, powerful impact. Hugs and good morning to you sweetie!! Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Yes...I think we all just want to be accepted for who we are...and none of us are perfect...we all have problems...James |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Oh Kit... This is so well written... I like it so much... Regards, sudhir |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Look in the mirror ... talk to me, And see beyond the glass; Forgive me for mistakes I've made, For all that's come to pass. Be satisfied with who I am, With who I've come to be; Don't push until I lose my faith In you ... as well as me. ============================= We are always harder on our selves than anyone else will be. So good to read your wisdom rhymes Kit-girlie...we miss that smile waiting to happen presence of yours around here...but we know your taking care of business...just promise to make some time for monkey bizness too  All work and no play makes a gator girl's hair turn gray heart-hugs Kit  jm Now for me some words come easy |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Ah Kit, so nice to see you posting this morning. This is exceptional as usual...just perfect. ~Morning smiles on this beautiful summers day~ |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
very good poetry on things we all ponder - thanks for the good write - Paul |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Kit, a lovely read, I have missed your words over the time, in what we all expect off you, we are never disappointed, you give passion to try to be better. Much enjoyed. Sincerely Rick |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Kit, I can relate to this so much. |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Kit darling heart this is perfect and so very very true, sometimes we do expect too much and then we find we cannot measure up to our own expectations we are terribly disappointed. YOU never fail to write such amazing truth, wit humour and depth. I have never known a poem of yours that doesn’t shine as a beacon of light to any aspiring writer. YOU shine darling heart you really do. This is superb writing and I love it utterly, as always the phrases flow down the page in smooth and truthful cascade. Absolutely perfect writing and I love it well written and always special from you As always Mushy    Breathe through the heat of our desire |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
It's hard for anyone to understand how someone who freely offers forgiveness and understanding and encouragement to so many refuses one person that same graciousness, refuses them any mistake at all. *S* But cutting ourselves some slack is harder than scaling Mount Everest wearing flipflops... even when we know the refusal to do so is as dangerous as such an attempt would be. *S* This is superb writing, Kit... if I didn't avoid the mirror, I'd tape this to it. *S* |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Kit, My love you have written an epopee. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
This poem speaks in such clear crisp language, Kit... and it speaks tons of wisdom and truth... I think everyone can relate to these feelings. Thanks for sharing them with us. ~ hugs for wisdom and graceLyra |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
"Be satisfied with who I am, With who I've come to be; Don't push until I lose my faith In you … as well as me."  BRAVO!!! Oh Kit, this is wonderful, sweet friend, I LOVE IT!!! Your loving heart flows with such wisdom and we are all so proud you are being you for we all love you for who you are! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, you are joy to us all, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kit, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah Kit! I know so many that should send this out to others as a present of good intention, and many more who need to post it firmly on their own mirrors! Well done! |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Here kitty kitty kitty.....This is really good....I haven't read much of your work, (haven't had time to read much of anyone's till this last few days and I'm growing to regret what I've missed....)...you are a super poet gal.... |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Plaintive, plain enough. |
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Lisann Member
since 2001-01-31
Posts 350 |
YOu've penned my mind dear friend. Great job. |
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jave Junior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 18CO, USA |
I love it. the rhyme scheme was well used and flowed without sounding childish. It's everything I've wanted to say to my parents, beautiful. thanks for sharing. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Mirror mirror on the wall Who takes my challenges best of all Why of course there is only to be one The poet of expectations ready for fun. LOL Yeppers, you guessed it. Time for a challenge and I am sure you "EXPECTED" sooner or later anyway didn't you. However, first there is this jewel of a poem. Your cadence and rhythm lend much to the enjoyment and the understanding of your words. Yes, sometimes we expect more from the ones we care most about but fail to see the damage that we can cause by doing so. You expressed this quite well and I very much enjoyed the read. ====================== Challenge time ....... if you are up to it anyway. Suddenly, I have a hunger to go to the ZOO but find that all the animals look like foods to me. How do YOU see me describing this trip in RHYME divine? Good luck and I won't even watch the clock on this one okay? LOL |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
The more you do - The more they expect... True fact, m'friend... You say it the bestest...  How's about a 'pinch' smilie??..  |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
Isn’t it true…all too often we expect far more of ourselves, than we ever would of others. Love the way you’ve written this Kit….now, are you going to take your own advice???? Puppy school 101...please teacher...make Duncan stop humping those poor girls legs!!!! |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kit, And how much better off we are to settle the expectations issue. You know every time I see a poem from you...I come prepared to make it a keeper. I have my album and then yours(also my album)! Show you care to those you love...today. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I'm so sorry that my posts and responses have been so few and far between the last few months, but I'm so appreciative of all of your wonderful and encouraging comments everyone. I wasn't able to get on line until last evening, and there you all are … giving me a great big smile … thank you sweet poet friends. I've been missing you all a great deal. Hopefully the work monster will let up a little down the road, and I'll be back into my old (and happy) poet routine! Gentle Spirit: Many hugs in return, and a big thank you and good morning to you Gentle Spirit! JamesMichael: So true James … sometimes it's difficult to accept our imperfections, but always good to recognize them and move on. Thank you for the kind words! Sudhir Iyer: Thank you so much Sudhir … it's so wonderful to see you. I hope you are doing well, my friend! Janet Marie : LOL … this gal's hair is definitely getting grayer these last few months JM … I've missed reading and commenting the last while, though I've been running around in the background in the forums, and keeping up wherever I can. I'd love some monkey bizness to break the work-wheel! Thanks for the sweet comment gator-gal. Missing you … big heart hugs right back atcha! Enchantress : Great big morning smiles back to you Nancy, and thanks so much for the kind words! Goodknight: Thank you for the lovely comment Paul … I do love to ponder, and am so glad you enjoyed! Rick: I have missed posting too Rick, and thank you for this beautiful comment … it is so very much appreciated! SmartChick: I'm glad you enjoyed SmartChick, and were able to relate … thank you for letting me know! Marsha: You are so very kind to me Marsha, and I can't thank you enough for your incredibly encouraging words. You are sincerely appreciated .. thank you! Southern: LOL @ "scaling Mount Everest wearing flipflops" … Thanks you so much for the encouragement, and wonderful comment Southern (and lol @ taping it to your mirror too) Seymour Tabin: Awwww … thank you Sy … I'm glad you enjoyed my little ramblings … did that Southern gal give you a big hug from me? Madame Chipmunk: Thank you for the lovely comment Lyra … I truly appreciate it and am happy to share my thoughts with everyone. Big hugs to you … Mistletoe Angel: Noah … your energy and sweetness that flows from your comments always gives me such a lift … thank you dear friend! Sunshine: It's funny Karilea … that as I was writing this, I wanted to send it to a few people, and post it on my own mirror as well. I'm glad it came across both ways. Thank you for seeing it in both lights my friend! Toerag: LOL … purring here at your sweet comment Toerag. I've come to know and enjoy your work as well, and you always give me a smile. Thank you for the kind words, they are very much appreciated! RSWells: Thank you for enjoying RSWells … your comments are always very much appreciated! Lisann: I'm glad I was able to capture your thoughts Lisann … it's so good to see you, and thank you for the sweet words! Jave: Thank you for letting me know you enjoyed the rhyme scheme and that it came across well Jave … I love to hear that … very grateful to you! Mark Bohannan: ROFL … that is one of the most unusual challenges from you yet, my friend of light, and funny that you ask it, as I'm working up some thoughts on a "chicken soup smilie" lol. Thank you for the sweet words, and you've gotta KNOW I've missed your sweet words AND your challenges! Sooooooooo, I will not let this pass me by. I will hop to it this weekend, and see what on earth I can do to meet this marvelously unique request, lololol …  Nan: Thank you for the sweet words Nan … (and I've added a little "pinch smilie" to my smilie list, lol … I'll see what I can do). Many thanks … missing you my dear friend! Tracey: Thanks so much for the kind comment Tracey, and lol @ taking my own advise … I hope I can, I hope I can (trying anyway, lol). Larry: You are so sweet Larry … thank you so much for this beautiful comment .. you've started my day with a big smile. Hugs … With much appreciation to all, /Kit |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
kit, as always you make me smile. no matter your subject, sad...serious...humor, you just have such a way with words that leaves me feeling i've read something awesome...which i just have. this is full of such intense emotion and a powerful message. i really felt this piece deep within. and only you know how to take words on a piece of paper (or screen lol) and make them "real". thank you for continuing to share your wonderful gift with us, no matter how busy your life gets! love ya. amy "you can't stop |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
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