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garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

0 posted 2003-12-29 02:07 PM

On this path of life, when we meet someone by chance
Circumstances in their life,  we know not at first glance
Some people tell lots of things,  about present and past
Still inside themselves,  secrets just seem to last
Situations too hard to speak of,  deep inside their heart
Even though they want them gone,  they will not  seem to part

Some go to a counselor,  or maybe even two
Trying to release inner turmoils,  wondering what to do
No matter how many doctors or friends in whom they may confide
The "thing" inside their heart,  never seems to subside
Putting on a happy face,  feeling anguish and pain
Thinking if they talk about it,  what would be their gain

In this coming year and all the years to come,  too
I will try to be always kind,  and how about you
Will you,  my friend,  do this simple thing
I know if we will this do,  each of our hearts will sing
Knowing that we may have put a smile on anothers face
Not adding more hurt to others, who have their secret place

Plato said,  "Be kind. For everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle"

[This message has been edited by garysgirl (12-29-2003 02:09 PM).]

LngJhnAg
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since 1999-07-23

Posts 3508
Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion

1 posted 2003-12-29 02:11 PM

Wise advice, Ethel. I certainly hope 'Deer and Toe read this poem, as they have been too hard on me, and I have not deserved it at all!

BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

2 posted 2003-12-29 02:30 PM

Dear Ethel, I love it when you write like this.
Thank you for your gentle words of understanding.
"Be kind. For everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle"
That is all too true, and so important to remember.

Hugs Deary~

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

3 posted 2003-12-29 02:36 PM

Sailorman, I do hope that they treat you
kinder this coming year.

Maybe they will. LOL
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Lori, thank you so much. I really appreciate
your sweet words. I'm glad that you liked it.

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Hugs to you both,

Ethel

Ratleader

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since 2003-01-23

Posts 7026
Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass

4 posted 2003-12-30 09:49 AM

Required reading..... Thank you Ethel, this started my day in the way every day should start.

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Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

5 posted 2003-12-30 09:56 AM

Well said, Ethel. Everyone has something they haven't shared with anyone...

except me. LOL...My husband says I tell everything. Nope. Still have lots of surprises in poetic storage...

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

6 posted 2003-12-30 10:19 AM

Thank you, Ed. That's a very nice thing for
you to say. I really appreciate it.

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Karilea, I must admit that since I've met Gary,
he can tell when something is on my mind and bothering me.
He is always concerned about me enough that he does try to
persuade me to talk about things so I will quit worrying
about them so much. And, yes, you have a lot of
poetry stored in your heart, I'll bet.

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Hugs to both of you,
Ethel

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

7 posted 2003-12-30 10:20 AM

Ethel,
A good piece of advice and a wonderful write. Happy New Year dear,

SharaRose
Member Elite

since 2003-07-19

Posts 2501
Somewhere out there~

8 posted 2003-12-30 10:33 AM

Sweet words, Lady...

Hugs, and Love to you,
Terri~

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

9 posted 2003-12-30 10:59 AM

Thank you, Seymour. I appreciate that.

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Thanks, Terri, and love to you too.

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Hugs to both of you,

Ethel

martiniat8
Senior Member

since 2003-06-21

Posts 897
Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic

10 posted 2003-12-30 11:32 AM

i hold the same wishes for the one that hold secrets with me. well spoken

Nightshade

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since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

11 posted 2003-12-30 12:08 PM

You are smack dab on with this wonderful write Ethel. You just never know what is behind a person's smile or frown. Take time to get to know that person - you would want them to take a moment to get to know you. Hugs dear lady, Chris

"At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet."
-Plato

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

12 posted 2003-12-30 12:12 PM

definite keeper!

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

13 posted 2003-12-30 12:14 PM

Martinia, thank you for reading
and for your reply. I appreciate it.

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Chris, thank you very much. I'm glad
that you liked it. I appreciate you, sweet lady.

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Hugs to both of you,

Ethel

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

14 posted 2003-12-30 01:12 PM

Kind lady, you have written so well here... wonderful advice... beautiful poem!

Martie

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California

15 posted 2003-12-31 12:53 PM

Ethel

I think your heart must be made of pure gold. Happy new year!

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

16 posted 2003-12-31 12:57 PM

Thank you, sweet suthern lady!! :heart;
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Awwww Martie, thatis so sweet for you to say!
Thank you and Happy New Year to you, too.
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With Love and Hugs to you both,

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

17 posted 2003-12-31 02:02 PM

Dixie, I just noticed that I missed you
up that!! Sorry, sweet lady, and thank you!!
With Love and Hugs,

VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

18 posted 2003-12-31 03:47 PM

Ah, yes, it is better to hope than give up trying to set out being kind.

One person recently remarked that someone had given her something very special and since she didn't know who her benefactor was, she needed to be sure and be nice to everyone. Hmmm, is that the way we should approach our companions upon this plane.

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

Terrina
Member

since 2003-12-31

Posts 166
California

19 posted 2003-12-31 05:39 PM

What a great poem. Thank you for sharing. You talk of a subject I'm sure we all know too well.

vandana

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since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

20 posted 2003-12-31 06:33 PM

enjoyed

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

21 posted 2004-01-11 11:10 PM

(big angel hugs) That is my favorite quote Plato ever expressed and I believe we should always lend a hand to everyone in times of distress and cut them some slack and lift some of their loads for them! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ethel, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"You'll find something that's enough to keep you
But if the bright lights don't receive you
You should turn yourself around and come back home" MB20

Serra_Avatar
Member

since 2004-01-11

Posts 58

22 posted 2004-01-12 12:28 PM

I can relate to this one. I've been a benevolent ear to everyone from a teen...to a teen's mother.

PS- a toast*rasies glass* If life is to be a battle...then this for victory*bottoms up*

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