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Magnus
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0 posted 2002-09-03 05:21 PM


Sometimes I wish...
That I were but a child again.
And life was filled with joy,
with the fun of simplicity.

Growing up
Such a challenge at times...
Even as we age
particularly then.

For now, life is so complicated
with so many others involved...
Trying to please
but...

Needing to be me.
Am I selfish?  Am I asking..
too much?

Have I met half way?
Have we both?

Lord, just let me ...
Let me read...a prayer....
A prayer of serenity..
That I might walk

That I might take the path which leads
to a place where I belong...

Written for a friend who is struggling with
choices and feelings...

[This message has been edited by Magnus (09-03-2002 05:28 PM).]

© Copyright 2002 Barry J. Tackett - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2002-09-03 05:25 PM




(big hugggssssss) Oh Barry, with such a compassionate heart like yours asking for this is never selfish at all, and I know He will not cross our paths but always be hovering above us and guiding us along the way to find answers to seek this special simplicity and joy we all strive for! (sigh) This is very well expressed, sweet friend, I love it, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Barry, 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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2 posted 2002-09-03 05:41 PM


Magnus,
despite the angst this piece was soothing to the soul.
Keth

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind.  Unknown



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3 posted 2002-09-03 06:00 PM


Your friend has an empathetic friend in you!

Love, Light & Laughter
Linda

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4 posted 2002-09-03 06:53 PM


I like this, Barry. I'm always struggling with doing the right thing, I don't even know what the right thing IS, anymore
Sandra

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5 posted 2002-09-03 06:55 PM


Your friend is very fortunate to have you..
you are very compassionate Barry.
Well said sir.
~Hugs~

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

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6 posted 2002-09-03 07:27 PM


I loved your poem, made me stop and think! And what a good friend you must be.
maggie xx

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7 posted 2002-09-03 07:42 PM


Hello Barry

This was a wonderful piece of writing that I can relate to on many levels.  I guess we all doubt ourselves at different stages in our lives and I'm sure your friend feels blessed to have you as a friend.

Take care......Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

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8 posted 2002-09-03 07:55 PM


Dear Magnus - We all fall off life's pathway at one time or another. The Lord will always lift us up ....if we just ask. Enjoyed. Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

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9 posted 2002-09-03 08:47 PM



Perhaps your friend is luckier than you ever thought, knowing that you wrote this for them...

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10 posted 2002-09-03 08:56 PM


Barry

Life is made much easier on that path where  you don't know which way to turn, when a friend is beside you with an open heart, willing to go which ever way you turn.  Compassionate writing.

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