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The Joy of life
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The Joy of life |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria 
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The Joy of Life Every morning when I wake up I quietly smile and thank the Lord, For joy again has filled my cup And I know my prayers are not ignored. For the sun shines bright for me each day Although I’m confined to a chair, For my blessings are in a wide array Shared by many other folks who care. I think of all those other folk Who are stricken with disease, And all those ones who wear the yolk As nurses, carers & folks of expertise. There are many more with broken homes And others too with broken hearts, Folks who wilt and stare like gnomes When sorrow shoots her poison darts. Before you cry and then complain Take stock of things that make you glad, I think you’ll find few prob’s remain And there’s little reason to be sad. Yes, it is a lovely day once more And I fly my flag unfurled, I offer thanks for the open door That leads me to the internet world. Lindsay P Wilson |
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Inspired-8 Member
since 2008-04-14
Posts 311Pluto |
Profound write so true counting my blessings. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Lindsay, this is very poignant. To be aware of our blessings indeed brings joy, even if there are a few problems ... I want to join your prayer of gratitude and be happy and serene. Thank you for this beautiful poem! Love and joy. Margherita  "Love is the One who masters all things; |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Each of us is blessed, many times over. Our sadness need not blind us from that which we have as gifts... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Oh, my dear Aussie friend, your grace-fullness is contagious!  You may be confined to a wheelchair, but your mind and heart are expansive and filled with love and appreciation! ~ and like you pointed out, the net (and your imagination) can take you wherever you'd like to go!  Who could help but have feelings of love for someone who could write a poem such as this?!?  Linda |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
I read this thinking I would find something quite different...your work is inspiring, filled with optimism and gratefulness...thanks for sharing...puts everything back in focus...nice write |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...always nice to appreciate the blessings of life...James |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
I give you my friends my sincere thanks to you all, Inspired, Margherita, Magnus, Linda, Stevenr and James, It is your kind response that makes writing poetry so worthwhile. Have a great day folks, Lindsay |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
LindsayP, I'd love to meet you and shake your hand after reading this writing... It's so very powerful, with much meaning... Wish you the best... BC |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Thanks Bill, It would be nice to meet you too but being on different sides of the world does make it a little difficult. I appreciate your response. Take care my friend. Lindsay |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
Yes the internet is a wonderful thing that allows me to read your poetry. Some writers have that magic quality and you are one of them. |
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