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Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

0 posted 2008-08-08 08:44 PM

How Many Days?

How many days have I to live
to give the things I love to give;
A lover’s kiss? A warm hello?
A friendly hug to those I’ve known?
A tear of hope? A leap for joy?
A gentle smile with “It’s a boy!?”
A needed call? A soft reply?
A “Missed you too…?” A long “Good-bye?”
A playful walk? A bride’s debut?
A hand let go with said, “I do’s?”
A secret kept? A tale to tell?
An “I’m so glad I’ve known you well?”
A “Bye for now?” A greeted nod?
A “Welcome home!?” A wink for God…?
How many days, I ask of You,
Have I to give what I’ve loved to?

God bless,
Lighthouse Bob

Tom Zart
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since 2006-05-18

Posts 682

1 posted 2008-08-08 10:59 PM

Dear Lighthouse Bob,

I can always count on you for a good poem
Thanks for being who you are.

Tom Zart
Soldier For The Lord

Danny Cobb
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since 2008-07-09

Posts 74

2 posted 2008-08-09 06:34 PM

masterfully inquired! which brings one to solemn introspection, 'cause young or old--no one is given a guarentee thaey'll still be here tomorrow to do the things they like, or the things that need to be done. i guess we need to give more heed to the wise man's words-"whatsoever thy had findeth to do, do it with all your might..."

great poem!

danny cobb

sandgrain
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since 1999-09-21

Posts 3662
Sycamore, IL, USA

3 posted 2008-08-09 06:57 PM

I smile when I see your name on a post because I'm certain it'll be very good. Yet, I'm so often surprised by the wonder of it. Thanks so very much for sharing your wonderful talen with us.

God bless,
Rae

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

4 posted 2008-08-23 08:47 AM

Lighthousebob, Bob! What a joy to read you! So good that you come in here every now and then, not often enough though!

Enjoyed your poem greatly, for it is a very effective, deep reminder of our fragile existence down here on Earth. We should keep your perfect poem on the wall and read it every morning, in order to be inspired to DO those things with all our heart.

Love and long live Bob!
Margherita

Songbird
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since 1999-12-15

Posts 2184
Missouri

5 posted 2008-09-17 12:49 PM

Lighthouse, I love this poem. It has a good message for all.

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

6 posted 2008-09-17 01:36 AM

Loved the message in this Bob, and I too think of these questions often, so give extra hugs on some days.

jjbreunig3
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since 2009-07-29

Posts 423
Maine, USA

7 posted 2009-08-18 09:53 AM

A great reminder that today is a gift, being "the present"; we need to love and give of ourselves daily and not blatantly waste opportunities of joy. --Joe

Logic, when applied to people, fails miserably! --Joseph J. Breunig 3rd

Oklahoma Rose
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since 2008-02-28

Posts 1586
Oklahoma USA

8 posted 2009-08-18 11:34 PM

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this.

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