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It's never been a must you see
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It's never been a must you see |
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Muys Member
since 2002-04-06
Posts 389The Netherlands 
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Dutch poem with a translation by Titia Zondagmorgen is het haasten Wil ik bidden voor mijn naasten Sta dan veel te laat weer op En geef mijzelf dan op mijn kop Wassen, kleden en wat eten Tandenpoetsen, niet vergeten Nu maar heel vlug naar beneden Toch op tijd, ik ben tevreden Maar dan gaat er weer iets mis U raadt vast al wat dat is Ben mijn sleutels weer eens kwijt En dat kost me heel veel tijd Ineens is daar de telefoon Op zo'n harde rinkeltoon Ik neem hem op en hoor "Moemoe, moet je naar de kerk toe?" "Nee hoor schat, het is geen moeten" Maar dan roept ze: "Doe God van mij maar eens de groeten". ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Early Sunday, rushing quickly as I can If I am to pray for my fellow men Again I've overslept this morning Scolding myself with a little warning Washing, clothing, grabbing something to eat Making sure my teeth look neat Rushing downstairs, qualified Just in time, I'm satisfied But something's going terribly wrong It's the same thing all along Displayed my keys and I don't know where Won't be on time for prayers to share Suddenly the phone is ringing Loud and clear it's voice is singing I'm taking it up and this is what I hear: "Do you have to go to church my dear?" I respond: "It's never been a must you see" But she's already shouting: "Say hello to God some day, will you, from me" Life on the internet begins at...90! [This message has been edited by Muys (06-20-2004 07:15 PM).] |
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Kevo Member
since 2004-06-02
Posts 466Navarro County, Texas, USA |
Endearing read. I really enjoyed it and appreciated it from both sids. My wife revels in Sunday Morning services. It is I usually on the other end telling her to say hello for me. One of my many faults. I had it force-fed when I was younger and think on some level it still discourages me. I am trying to overcome that though. I attend with her on occasion and devoutly believe and have faith, and pray and do all of those things. I have a Christian heart. To that end I appreciate the inspirational write. Just can't seem to get there with her every week. Take care. Kevin |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Oh oh, I know you, rushing down those stairs at the age of nearly 93 and rushing upstairs again because you mislayed your keys. Take care Mommy Muys. I love your poem  Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
oh how I love this! |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
DearestSweetMuys~ You are a ray of light that shines with a smile~ LOVE YOUR POEM~ *Huglets* from Delaney and Landry~  *Huglets* from me~  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
It is a shame when it becomes a must.  There is a lovely little smile in this poem. All of my impurities are right here on my sleeve. This is Me"---Faith Hill |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Big smile. Much fun. And how exciting to find a poet from the Netherlands, it is a fine land. SusanHappiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Momma Muys, What a dear you are to me. Bi-lingual is a skill that always amazes me. But not half as much as your energy and zest for life. Such a fine perspective you have. Bless you dear friend. I think of you often. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Very nice...James |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thank you for sharing a moment of your day, Muys...I think that very thing starts much earlier than 93, however...  |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Momma Muys, you and your poetry are ageless. It's so nice reading you again...and DON'T RUN!!!  |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Muys, I loved this poem and it's translation! |
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