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The Meaning of Life
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The Meaning of Life |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria 
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The Meaning of life It is just on three score years and ten Since I took unto me a wife, It certainly changed my attitude As to the true meaning then of life. Throughout my adolescent years Fun always played the biggest part, With sport and hobbies to the fore As well as problems of the heart. But slowly as one older grows, One’s values start to change, You realize what matters most Are many things no longer strange. Good health must surely top the score With happiness close in second place, A spouse to share your life what’s more And all your problems help erase. We are so lucky in this great land Where we live a life that’s free, One can’t but start to understand The tragic life of the refugee. We’re much too complacent with our lives And take far too much for granted, If refugees could share just some small part They would think their life enchanted. If they could all in freedom live Away from starvation, tyranny and strife, I’m sure like us they’d all understand The true meaning of free life. Lindsay P Wilson |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear Lindsay, you are a man who speaks from a grateful heart ~ and quite eloquently, I might add!  "We’re much too complacent with our lives And take far too much for granted," Alas, that often be true. With love to you and your wonderful wife of so many years. Linda  |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo LindsayP, Your wisdom is right on the mark, and your words are very true. This excellent poem is well thought out and put together. Bobby |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Dear Lindsay, you have a beautiful heart and your profound poem shows this in a touching way. There is truth and wisdom in your words. Thank you for this! Love, Margherita  |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
You are a wise man, Lindsay. Ida |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Wisdom Filled Write!  ARCTIC WIND |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
To my great PIP friends, Linda, Bobby, Margherita, Ida and Michael, many many thanks to you wonderful people for your much appreciated response, God Bless you all. Take care my friends. Lindsay |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Lindsay, You write words of truth that read like stories. I love your style, my friend. A |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Hi Lindsay, you really said right here. Powerful and thoughtful write. Prasad |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Hi Lindsay... this is truly beautiful!! It was so nice to chat with you on the phone the other week... I will send you an email as you said and look forward to our next chat.. love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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leoni_v Member
since 2008-05-28
Posts 54Mpumalanga, South Africa |
Lovely poem! I often think of this as well, living a blessed life while others suffer so. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
To my very good friends, Alison, Prasad, Roniece and Leoni, it always give me a buzz when I see that you kind people have taken the time to respond. that is so much appreciated, God Bless you all and thanks. Lindsay |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
I agree that we shoud never take life for granted and to be grateful for what we have. |
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