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The Next Precious Breath
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The Next Precious Breath |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Where is the joy, the untold happiness promised so long ago? In the simple act of living! Once we can learn to recognize and control our ~expectations~, then we'll be able to renew a sense of gladness. Contentment seems to come with genuine appreciation of the ~gift~ of being alive, able to participate and partake in the changing seasons of all life. Whether we are of rags or riches, it matters not, for we'll know comfort with the ~acceptance~ of who we are. Peace will fill our hearts when we let go ~expectations~ and, live each day ~as though it really were our last~. We can start now, with the next precious breath of life we take, exhaling back respect and awe for the privilege of being alive. ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
regards2you, this is a wonderful read, I just wish we could all read it and change our ways, I must say often I think this way, but the truth of it seems to be that it is not that easy, we are creatures of habit and society, I am sure that people in rags would love to try the riches even for a day, but the people with riches, not visa versa. I hope that you live the way you write, you would surely be a lucky person indeed. Sincerely Rick. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Absolutely beautiful write here Pat. Words that we all should live by. Well done. ~Hugs~ ~Love, like magic, depends on believing.~ |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Rick, I do! I, by most standards live in rags, as well. Although, I've also been quite wealthy. It has taken many chapters of life to get to this stage, with a unbelievably difficult childhood, many heartaches, physical problems, and problems with others. And, you probably need to have been broken a few times to really develop this attitude. I was! I believe you either sink or swim. I love to swim! (smiling!) I also am not ~Lucky~ I am ~BLESSED~ Glad you enjoyed it anyway.  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. "Desiderata" [This message has been edited by regards2you (11-04-2002 07:34 PM).] |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Sensational write. Enjoyed. ThisDiamond |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
regards2you Very wise these poet words...and so true. |
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Connel
since 2002-11-04
Posts 736Florida, USA |
Good, Good, Good... I wish to become a great poet some day, but it will only come in time. Til then, I shall write my poems, and wait. |
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Wind
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981 |
Great!!! I loved it! |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
"We can start now, with the next precious breath of life we take, exhaling back respect and awe for the privilege of being alive."  Yay!!! Oh Patricia, I just love this, sweet friend, contentment comes from the small packages of life and may we all exhale with a blessing! (kiss on cheek) I love this, sweet friend, this is excellent, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Patricia, 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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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Pat, these are very well-written and true words Thanks for sharing. Love makes the world go 'round (unkown) |
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Robert Adamson Member
since 2002-10-21
Posts 328PA/USA |
Many blessings to you! Thank you. etoodog |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Thanks to all of you for responding. For me it is always remembering who I am, and who God is. And, recognizing miracles when they happen..... and, they happen all the time..... I have a standing joke with my grandchildren about the lady at Christmas time, looking for a parking spot in an already jammed up lot. She prayed, "Oh, please, God, find a parking spot for me." Just then in front of her a car pulled out and she said "Oh, never mind, God, I found one myself!" What does God have to do with this poem? He knew what I always wanted, it was my job to figure out what He wanted. Learning to curtail 'expectations' was a major part. Learning to enjoy whatever was in front of me to enjoy, or, at least to appreciate, though sometimes not much, was the key... Again, thanks, Warm Regards, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Patricia Your words spoke volumes and I hope many more people get the opportunity to read your words of wisdom. Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
There is so much truth in your words and this is very well written. Hugs. |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Sue and Gentle Spirit, Thank you. Glad you liked this poem. I like re-reading it myself, for it is so easy to fall back into old patterns. I find it re-centers me. I appreciate your comments. Hugs to both of you. ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Regards2you, you are blessed indeed and we are blessed by reading you. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
(Did you all notice she lives in "Rags")?....Didja notice?..Didja? From rags to riches to rags....we all come into this world with nothing and leave the same way...it's the riches we try to leave behind to someone else who can leave with nothing.....I've been to the top, back to the bottom, then I reached middle age and didn't care. I've found "material" things make me happy when I pass them off to someone else....good write [This message has been edited by Toerag (11-15-2002 07:47 AM).] |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Kethry...thank you, you are kind. Toe...I utterly adore your sense of humor. Thanks for the laugh! BTW: I said, by most standards,(of people I know) And, given my true nature....these are rags to 'it'.....but, they are clean, just not from Nordstroms or Macy's. Nothing like a good thrift shop, too.... smiling..... Thanks for the grin, I needed that! Oh, you revised..... Well, it really was from rags to riches to rags.....never been sorry for decisions made in that regard. Hugs to you both, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. "Desiderata" [This message has been edited by regards2you (11-15-2002 08:06 AM).] |
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Tammy Blessing Member
since 2002-08-26
Posts 366PA |
These are truly words to live by Pat! I too look for the blessings in each new day and try to ~accept~ what is given me without ~expecting~ more. Of course, my "Blessing"s are not so hard to count they greet me each morning and kiss me each night...(my son and daughter..the littlest "Blessing"s)I just thank God every night for my many blessings and pray for others to receive and appreciate the same. Thanks for reminding me of all this again this morning. You really are BLESSED!!Peace,love,light and happiness, Tammy Blessing |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
What a wonderful write! *S* There's a lot to be said for contentment... if more people found it, the antacid companies would be out of business. *S* |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
This is wonderfully expressed and a holds a great deal of meaning for me. It is one that I am adding to my treasure trove of collectable poetry. As I have often said to my daughters, whose outsides match their beautiful insides--"Greet each day with a K.I.S.S."--Keep it simple, sweetheart. ~ sending huge happy huggy hugs Linda |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Beautiful sentiments expressed in this write...words to live by... ...believe what your heart feels... |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Pat, I know that I replied to this poem earlier, but since it was bumped back to the top, I read it again. I'm certainly glad that I did. It's going into my "keeper" file, too. It really makes the reader think about what they have to be thankful for. You are a very special person, Pat, with a very tender, compassionate, and "blessed" heart. Thanks again, for sharing your feelings and your heart with us through your poetry. "Love makes the world go around" |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well I had to print this as a constant reminder for myself. I do pretty well actually but a good reminder never hurts, and this my friend is an excellent one! |
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Krystopher Morris Member
since 2002-11-11
Posts 130Ancient land called Chivalry |
So very nice and so very true. I enjoyed this poem deeply. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Your life is blessed, and we are blessed to have the words of your blessing... Very true, humbling, inspiring and captivating. Thanx Pat... Regards To You!!!! |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
There is so much ruth to what your write here. This is a beautiful write. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
regards2you Well done and true, enjoyed the read. |
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