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Can I leave my mark?
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Can I leave my mark? |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia 
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What do I decree of worth, to leave the race of man? Just what does temp my very soul to see? Is it true our worth is only seen but when we come to die? I cannot see that that’s how it should be Is it doubt from satans cellar that does curse us not to yell? To say here world I am come join my time It drives one to obscurity, to where thoughts only rest And poets to the pen to find a rhyme Life truly is a test to all, but many don’t ask why? So many live their day-to-day till end How many in their own space find the need to want to cry? To otherwise seem happy and pretend I feel our worth is measured by the way we treat mankind The way in which we’re spoken of when out By how the inner you reflects the way that others see The way we’re treated when we’re out about How can we simply leave a mark that signals to the world? How can we somehow leave a treasured trace? That mankind can reflect on with some vision and respect To offer and to guide the human race The past has built the present with each one of us a block All helping this world grow to what will be The builder finds the odd block that stands proudly carved with thought And those blocks are the ones that people see We all can make the difference; it’s only the degree But wouldn’t it be great to be the one To feel you’ve left a vision or a story to be told To be remembered by what you had done |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Rick It would pass with change and time. LOL We cannot funnel our remains to the specific But to the general fund. Enjoyed |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
"Is it true our worth is only seen but when we come to die?" No, but it does feel like that from time to time. It is true that it takes death to clear the fog of personality from the air so that we each may see clearly the steps we have taken and weigh their measure accurately. |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Seymour, great to see you here replying my friend, I think that you are right and that is the way it will be, thank for the time here, much appreciated. icebox, thank you for your reply of thoughts, enjoyed and appreciated my friend, take care and be well. Be well my friends, great to see you both here tonight. Sincerely Rick |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
you inspire! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Beautiful reflections, dear Rick. Yes we can make a difference, especially by diffusing love. Love, Margherita |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Rick Your words have always been a constant source of inspiration. Here is something for you, 'tho not written by me. "Through you I learned how great life can be, how the simple things in life are really the most important and how you treat other people is really all that matters" Take care.....Sue I am in motion |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I feel our worth is measured by the way we treat mankind The way in which we’re spoken of when out By how the inner you reflects the way that others see The way we’re treated when we’re out about ~*~ It is in treatment, that man shall find kind... well done, Sir... thank you. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent write Rick.. very much enjoyed the read. Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Boy did I need to read this. I needed to be reminded that it is through the loss of self in service of others that the true self is found. Thanks. Smiles -- Susan The whole of the Universe resides within each individual heart. |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
Rick, I've often wondered if I've left any marks to better the world. At a wedding this evening I ran into a person I hadn't seen in seventeen years. The person cried when she saw me and told me little itty bitty things I had done that left a lifetime impression upon her. (I don't even remember having done those things!) We never know what a positive affect we have on people! You leave a legacy just in your writing! Sadie |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Rick, I enjoyed your contemplations. For me, we all leave our marks, whether they be bad or good, only God knows.  |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Hi Dixie, nice to see you again, thanks for the reply, hope you have been well. Margherita, great you could visit, as always nice to see you and your reply. Dear Sue, I am glad I can somehow inspire, great to see you, thanks for the words as well. Dear Sunshine, thank you for your reply, with pleasure I read you words. Dear Enchantress, alway nice to see you here and read your reply, thanks for that. Susan, thank you for this reply, I needed to read your words and appreciated each, be well and take care. Sadie, you may be right, we may leave marks each day without the knowing, I fear that many of those marks might only be found or spoken of when passed, the words you heard would have made you feel good about yourself I am sure. Thank you so much my friend for your reply, much appreciated. Illana, great to see you, thanks for the reply and your time. To you all my friends, again thank you for your replies, each and everyone was very much appreciated indeed. May you all be well, take care. Sincerely Rick |
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