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Funny Thing, Mistakes
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Funny Thing, Mistakes |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Funny thing, mistakes Not something that is right Or wrong Black or white Mistakes can occur Even when we believe, Truly believe, We are doing our best How harshly the word Can be used Having her was a mistake Sometimes it is a question, Do you think marrying him is a mistake? There are times it is not apparent Until years later Haunted by mistakes ~*~ I’ve seen mistakes marry Currently living these many years Happily ever after I’ve seen mistakes Born to adversity I’ve watched people Flail their fists in the face of harsh conditions Farmers come to mind When hardships cast Dark shadows Somewhere the light is shining So is taking on adversity A mistake? Or human nature? How can one not make a mistake, Now and then, If they are truly doing The best they can? Do I think It was a mistake to awake This morning? The best I can do Is emulate Franklin Listing pros and cons Even though the con might not gain weight Until And only then, when this Life is experienced With these, my lovely mistakes. ~*~ ©Karilea Rilling Jungel © 30 June 2002 Revised 08 October 2006 |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Do I think It was a mistake to awake This morning? I think that...at some point every day, and sometimes all day. I guess it's best at times, to keep making the same mistake over and over....isn't it? |
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seraphin Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1004Michigan |
A fantastic observation. I have a thing for inspirational work, and this Lady is a first rate work of inspiration. You do have a way. Sandra |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Karilea, I love this! It is my philosophy toward creativity. As a beginning art teacher by "mistake" after umpteen years as a regular classroom teacher (who was definitely unprepared to teach art upon request), my first lesson to the kids was about making mistakes. I tell them they MUST make mistakes in my class, but not on purpose... Those mistakes are gifts and the challenge of problem solving. Meanwhile, I show them some of my really GROSS work contrasted to some pretty good stuff. We talk about how we don't learn everything at once and how mistakes can be teachers. Then, I show them an oil stick painting that made me incredibly angry because it was SO bad. Because I didn't have any oil sticks of my own and because I still wanted to play with them, I decided to experiment with the residue left on the gross painting. The painting changed entirely from subject matter and mood. It was a mistake turned into a very comfortable, maybe even beautiful piece of art. The neat thing about this, is that my classes all stood up and clapped after this lesson. {These were the same classes who frustrated their art teacher last year because they lacked interest and exhibited no creativity.} I find them very creative! They just needed to know that mistakes are human, and blessings in disguise. Again, I love the message here and intend to place it on my shelves for reference! hugs, misce' |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Now...to the library Wouldn't you just know, I got so wrapped up in conversation that I forgot to check the library box. Another mistake? What can I say? misce' |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sissie Perhaps it is a mistake to use the word "mistake"....because life is too full to list them and sometimes they are our very best teachers. How about taking the "mis" off and just calling them "takes"? A thoughtful poem, sweety.....no mistake about that.  |
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The Shadow in Blue Member
since 2006-05-18
Posts 493EL, Michigan |
I have never thought of mistakes like that before, but I can't wait until I actually get the positive tail end of them. Nice philosophy on the word and life as a whole-when you really think about it. ~Jill |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
::smiles:: Wonderful ! Another jewel for my Sunshine treasure chest. :: bows :: "Do not fear mistakes. There are none." --- Miles Davis |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
What a wonderful philosophical write, SIL. A very wise friend of mine who is now on the other side once told me...."somemtimes, there are right wrongs.....sometimes there are correct mistakes.....and, there is no such thing as coincidence." *hugs*....jo |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
a wonderful read Karilea brought up so many questions thoughts and I realized most of my "mistakes" became my best memories... thank you |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
and even now, I still thank God, for some mistakes I have made, and for allowing me the wisdom to know not to make the same mistakes, again. Kudos Kiddo!! |
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Kira Aso Member
since 2006-09-26
Posts 351Closer to Hell... |
How can one not make a mistake, Now and then, If they are truly doing The best they can? It's something that you have to think about. We try so hard to do things right but still we're going to make mistakes. A powerful poem. Thankyou for sharing. ~Kira |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I used to feel bad for so many mistakes made in my life...but now...well, I don't think there are mistakes at all, but only lessons  wonderful write!! |
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Refugee Member
since 2006-08-04
Posts 97 |
Some of the greatest inventions are born of mistakes. Great idea for a poem here sunshine. |
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