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Ceinwyn
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0 posted 2007-12-26 03:59 PM


I stood
waiting at the jewelry counter
I should have known better
than to wait till the last minute
to do my Christmas Shopping
Of all Days
To be out
I was in line
on Christmas Eve
Every one seemed in a hurry
I was growing impatient
Tired of waiting
The lady in front of me
spoke something
that never even crossed my mind
I was too caught up
standing in line
"This is God's way of slowing us down"
How True that is!
It's like a switch was flipped
and I grew calm
Relaxed
My eyes wondered
admiring the diamonds
and earrings
Day dreaming
My eyes lingered
Another sign in front of me
A necklace
with the phrase
"Live Laugh Love"
Another thing
I never fully applied
We get too caught up
in our lives
to even begin to realize
that we need to Live
we need to slow down
and Laugh
and most important
Love as God Loves us
In weakness
we find strength
in the hustle and
bustle we become lost
to the reason
and the meaning
of Christmas
and to the meaning of Life


If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried.

© Copyright 2007 Kristen Brandon - All Rights Reserved
Earth Angel
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1 posted 2007-12-26 04:49 PM


M'dear, I am tucking this beauty away.

I trust that you were able to "Live, Laugh, Love" during your Christmas Day ~ and will continue to do so throughout the coming new year!

God bless you, Tink!

With love ~ and a very broad smile,

Linda

Earth Angel
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2 posted 2007-12-26 04:50 PM


Ooops! NOW it's saved!
Margherita
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3 posted 2007-12-26 04:55 PM


that we need to Live
we need to slow down
and Laugh
and most important
Love as God Loves us


A true perfect wise Christmas meditation you gift us with here, dear Kristen.

Life always tries to whisper wisdom into our ears, but we lack the skill to listen. You most certainly know how to listen!

Very beautiful!!

Love,
Margherita  


Kahlil
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4 posted 2007-12-26 05:26 PM


What a perfectly true, daily reminder for us all.
Thank you!

JamesMichael
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5 posted 2007-12-27 02:25 AM


Yes we do...James
passing shadows
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6 posted 2007-12-27 03:24 AM


wonderful thoughts!

God has slowed me down quite a few times, yes


Margherita
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7 posted 2007-12-28 12:13 PM


deserves another round!

Love and hugs.
Margherita

vandana
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8 posted 2007-12-28 05:41 PM


enjoyed
Just another Pete
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9 posted 2007-12-28 06:42 PM


"Live, Laugh, Love", moments of pure insight; enjoyed reading about yours, glad you were able to translate it into words. Thanks.
Pete

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10 posted 2007-12-28 09:59 PM


Ceinwyn

I love when people put their thoughts into poetry.  You did this so well - and I thank you for sharing this moment with us.  Sometimes when I am stuck in traffic or something, I just breath deeply, realize I can do nothing about it, and reflect on some of the good things in my life.  

Thank you again - and Happy New Year to you.

Alison

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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11 posted 2007-12-29 03:52 AM


wonderful indeed - I wish you much laughter and loving ahead for 2008! Happy New Year Kristen... love RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

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