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Abe
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since 2003-05-28
Posts 694
Looks like Vero Beach, FL until the end!

0 posted 2006-05-26 08:36 AM



THE BEST THINGS

Most people are so foolish
Instead of give, they take
Some spend their lives in misery
For other people's sake.

They don't look inside themselves
To see what they really need
What they real want from life
Their feelings never freed.

The things they think important
So seldom ever are
The money stored in the bank
A big house or fancy car.

They can't bring you happiness
Can't put your mind at ease
Can't take away the heartache
Can't get you off your knees.

I have learned the hard way
The things that count in life
What can make it beautiful
What can ease the strife.

Simple things like flowers
A bird swift on the wing
The ocean as it breaks on shore
Can make the heart sing.

A storm with all it's fury
The gently falling rain
Can take away the sorrow
Can help to ease the pain.

The meaning of one to love
Someone else's life to share
One to spend the hours with
One you know does care.

Cares like you for simple things
Who will walk hand in hand
Along the road or sidewalk
Or barefoot in the sand.

Who'll give you a gentle look
Eyes saying they love you
Knowing they'll be beside you
Part of everything you do.

A tender touch upon your arm
As they pass you by
Share the fun and laughter
Shed tears, too -- if you should cry.

Make your lonely times of life
Something of the past
To feel true and honest friendship
To know that it will last.

Having someone to talk with
Of the hopes and dreams inside
To tell you funny stories --
In whom you can confide.

Someone to take care of you
When you don't feel well.
Who'd pick you up and hold you
If you ever fell.

I hope I got my point across --
The best things in life are free.
If you just look for them
I know that you will see.


Del "Abe" Jones
Mankind's greatest accomplishment is not the revolution of technology, it is the evolution of creativity.

[This message has been edited by Abe (05-26-2006 09:34 AM).]

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passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577
displaced
1 posted 2006-05-26 08:59 AM


Del, this is outstanding
something we need to remember every day!

nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200
Between the Lines
2 posted 2006-05-26 07:33 PM


Cares like you for simple things
Who will walk hand in hand
Along the road or sidewalk
Or barefoot in the sand.

Who'll give you a gentle look
Eyes saying they love you
Knowing they'll be beside you
Part of everything you do.

A tender touch upon your arm
As they pass you by
Share the fun and laughter
Shed tears, too -- if you should cry.

Make your lonely times of life
Something of the past
To feel true and honest friendship
To know that it will last.

Having someone to talk with
Of the hopes and dreams inside
To tell you funny stories --
In whom you can confide.

Someone to take care of you
When you don't feel well.
Who'd pick you up and hold you
If you ever fell.

beautifully expressed...exactly how I feel

M

2dalimit
Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228
Mississippi coast
3 posted 2006-05-28 02:11 PM


Thanks.  Very well put.
Melton

latearrival
Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499
Florida
4 posted 2006-05-28 02:28 PM


Excellent thoughts. martyjo
sandgrain
Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662
Sycamore, IL, USA
5 posted 2006-05-28 02:34 PM


Proof that the best things in life are free!  Very nice flow as well as message.

   Rae

time prophet
Member
since 2003-07-30
Posts 371
In New Zealand Amongst the Ancient Trees
6 posted 2006-05-29 07:25 AM


Yes, the best things in life are free Abe. Its just that they haven't figured a way on how to tax them yet without being put out of office.

Thanks for the emails, they were appreciated.


Frank

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