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What If
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What If |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria 
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The Kyneton Writers Group meet here at our place on the third Sunday of each month and we take it in turns to suggest a topic for the following meet. The topic suggested last month was 'What If' What If What if I had my life to live over I wonder if I’d do the same things again, Especially if I knew what I now know No, I think from that pathway I’d refrain. It would be a much different pathway I’d follow, For I’d know all the pitfalls to elude, Perhaps I’d become a property investor Or a share trader might be the pathway pursued. For a good education I’d go off to Uni’ To study hard and make a success of my life, I’d steer clear of all the backbreaking work But I’d still take my wife as my wife. Of course if I did have my life to live over And the pathway to success I wished to climb, I dare say that I’d do the same things again For you do what you think is right at the time. But then I think, what if I had won Tatts-lotto Say back about twenty-five years ago, Perhaps I wouldn’t be in a wheelchair today And maybe a different pathway I’d hoe. But then I think of all my many blessings, My keen memory to me is number one, Also to have a very broad sense of humour, So I think my battle is more than half won? The very fact that I have a large loving family Who all help ease the pressures of life? Yes every day I count all my blessings, Number one being my wonderful wife. Lindsay P Wilson |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Lindsay, What if ... What if any thing in your life was different and we didn't have you among us. What a loss that would be. You so often bring a smile to my face and I love the love that you share with us for family, life and laughter. I don't talk about blessings often, but, Lindsay, you are a blessing in my life. What if - What if's are hard for me to comprehend. I think if there was one small change, I would not be the person that I am today. I think your poetry is marvelous. Thank you for sharing. With love, Alison |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I think all of us here at PIP count your friendship as one of our blessings, LP. Lovely thoughts here. Ida |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo LindsayP, There you go, it never does any good to complain, there's no money in it. Bobby |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
The love of your family makes you a rich man. Indulge in your wealth. The answer is always NO, Until the question is asked. |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
I enjoyed your poem here Lindsay, you are indeed blessed with that wife of yours, say hello to Norma from me, have a wonderful week and take care my friend. Rick |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Because I have a friend in the same situation as you What if I send this on to her, so she knows how well you do!? |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
To my very good friends, Alison, Ida, Bobby, Wtb, Rick and Sunshine, you folks are just the best and I do thank you all for taking the effort to respond to my poems. God bless you all. Lindsay |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Enjoyed your reflections, dear Lindsay. Every now and then we all ask "what if?" and it is good when the conclusions bring gratitude for what life has gifted us with. What really counts is "have I loved enough?" ... and I bet you have. Love and joy. Margherita  "Love is the One who masters all things; |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Thanks Margherita, I do always apprecciate your kind words and I thank you for them. And Sunshine I would feel honoured if you passed it on to your friend and thanks for asking. Love to you both. Lindsay |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
LindsayP, I thought about 'What If', and it's amazing how one thinks about how things might have been but for one small change. Interesting writing, liked it much... BC |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
My dear friend, you and Norma deserve each other! ~ I love and admire you both! I too, have wondered about such things. However, like yourself, if I had travelled a different road, I would not have the blessings that I do have today! All is as it is meant to be!   Linda |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
nice write...but I think you already know that the life you have is indeed a wonderful life...I certainly enjoyed this one |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Thanks Bill for your kind comments They are much appreciated. Dear Linda, I am so glad that you do have many blessings but I'm also sure any blessings bestowed on you is only what you deserve. love to you my friend. Steavenr, I thank you too for taking the time to respond. I'm glad you liked it. Lindsay |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
I enjoy reading your optimistic view on live. Your writing touches me. |
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