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ivordavies
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since 2007-01-10

Posts 739
Chester, England

0 posted 2007-01-28 03:40 AM

This was retrieved from my archives, prompted by a reply on one of my poems by Earth Angel.....

Tree of Life

When climbing up the tree of life,
Strong branches we must find.
When some of them don’t bear our weight,
We’re sometimes left behind.

The branch we grasp to meet our needs,
May bend back to the ground.
Alas we find, what looked so strong,
May bring us tumbling down.

We have to live by our mistakes,
And learn by every one.
Our failures mean we have to try,
To change the way we’ve gone.

For every time that we succeed,
There’s more times that we loose.
But losing makes us wiser souls,
And helps the way we choose.

Our life’s a maze, with many paths,
That none may walk the same.
No wonder that we take wrong turns,
When walking down life’s lane.

So carry proudly all your scars,
You won when you went wrong.
They helped you find your own true way,
It’s them that make you strong.

Now take these lessons, taught by life,
And help all others see,
That they must make their own mistakes,
When climbing up life’s tree.

Ivor G Davies

The moment created this second, is a moment that's going to last.
It lives the full spectrum of time, the future, the present and past.

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

1 posted 2007-01-28 06:53 AM

I do indeed proudly carry my scars and I'm sure I'll be getting a few more to add

thanks for reposting

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

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Realms of Light

2 posted 2007-01-28 09:24 AM

There you go again, Dear Poet! ~ Another keeper! I am setting up a folder entitled Poetic Gems by Ivor Davies!

I am so pleased that my comment to one of your posts inspired you to retrieve this insightful poem to share with your readers.

Namaste

Linda

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

3 posted 2007-01-28 11:07 AM

Ivor,
I got me a pair of tree climbers when I was young, You know like the spikes attached to your ankles. But I threw them away a long time ago. LOL enjoyed

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

4 posted 2007-01-28 12:07 PM

Good morning, Ivor...Your words are wise. I've not been around so I'm late in saying, welcome. I saw your title and was reminded of a poem of mine from the archives. Perhaps it's time to post it again.

nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29

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Between the Lines

5 posted 2007-01-28 01:51 PM

wonderfully written...

M

Krishankins

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since 2002-06-23

Posts 972
Texas

6 posted 2007-01-28 02:38 PM

Excellent drop of wisom you have put into this pool of thoughts!!

My child's smile tells me there's still hope

ivordavies
Senior Member

since 2007-01-10

Posts 739
Chester, England

7 posted 2007-02-24 03:04 AM

Thanks all,

I just love climbing trees!

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