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garysgirl
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0 posted 2005-08-14 06:51 PM


If  Only The Here And Now.....

What would we do if we only had today
not yesterday or tomorrow....
If our everything was wrapped up
into the here and now
With the happenings of this one moment only.......
What would we do........

Yet, we do have the sweet memories of years yesterday......
And, we do have the hope of tomorrow
of a better time and place of us
of the when we shall be forever and a day
When there shall never be a time apart
When together is always......

Yes, if we were without hope in our tomorrow
and faith of even better than the now
what would we do......





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1 posted 2005-08-14 06:52 PM


beautifully done Ethel. Lovely words.
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2 posted 2005-08-15 12:33 PM


Questions which require self-realization, Ethel....you ask them beautifully.   ....jo
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3 posted 2005-08-15 12:24 PM


my oh my, is that ever a loaded question..
I'd like to think, I'd use it very wisely

hmmmm, this certainly puts life in a whole new perspective...well done

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4 posted 2005-08-15 12:59 PM


Sounds of wisdom,
   and the feel of everyday ...


I would see this as just one grain
    of the many sands that count Todays.


                 well written, well felt!

CT

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5 posted 2005-08-16 07:14 PM


Ethel Mae, a 'Zen'sational poem that perfectly illustrates the beauty of living in the now!

Harmony & Peace,
Linda
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6 posted 2005-08-16 07:16 PM


definitely a beautiful write
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7 posted 2005-08-16 07:39 PM


good read
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8 posted 2005-08-16 10:08 PM


A lovely and thought provoking write my friend. hugs, Chris

Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.
~Carl Sandburg

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9 posted 2005-08-17 09:18 AM


I really do try to live in the NOW, Ethel.
But the past creeps its little bony fingers upon my shoulder every once in awhile.

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10 posted 2005-08-17 10:47 AM


I loved littlewings response~~ it mirrors mine

well done Ethel


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11 posted 2005-08-22 03:20 PM


I can't speak for others... but I'd go stark, raving crazy. *S* For there are precious NOWs that I want to never end... but far more often, NOW is drudgery... so my thoughts are spent in the comfort of precious memories and/or the hope of a better tomorrow... yes! *S*
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12 posted 2005-08-23 09:52 AM


Ethel,

Enjoyed.

SG

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13 posted 2005-08-23 10:30 AM


Words of wisdom that makes one think of what is important in this live...very well said...*big hugs*

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14 posted 2005-08-24 11:21 AM


I thank each of you so very much for reading
and commenting on my poem. You are all so
very much appreciated.
Hugs,

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15 posted 2005-08-24 12:29 PM


wonderful thought, I suppose money and material things would seem so trite then, wouldn't it.  Hugs to you Lady, and thank you
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16 posted 2005-08-24 05:22 PM


good read
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17 posted 2005-08-25 09:39 PM


Thank you for reading and for replying.
Hugs,

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