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The Bus Ride |
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Ringo 
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes 
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The other night on a random bus, through a random town The man next to me glad to have company on this Tuesday night He asked me, as the country drove past “What’s your story? From where do you hail? What brings you out an a night like this Alone, heading into the dark? What is on your mind that has you in such a state?” I looked at him with bleary eyes Blurred with the internal tears I was crying And wondered what he cared What had given him the right to interrupt my misery My self-imposed exile on this, of all nights “Wondering,” I said, “about life, and how it is I got here No money, no love to make the nights warm I had one, once, in a former life, so long ago Yet, here I am, alone, and wondering how I find my way back.” He looked at me with eyes old beyond his years Wisdom unknown by many lining his face He said, “Let me tell you the secret, my friend To living a life of no regrets, no tears” I put down my book and stared into his eyes With the fires deep in his soul burning for me to see “Live each day as if life itself ends the next No thoughts of tomorrow Let Providence control after that If, that night, as you close your eyes and think upon the day Only to find that you left things undone Statements were left unsaid Then, you, Sir, wasted your time and His This day is yours as a gift to do with as you will What you do with it is your gift back If you are not completely satisfied with all you have seen Not willing to die with that day as your last Start the next to make up for it, and exceed what you hope.” With that he turned to face the countryside As I pondered the words he spoke on through the night With the dawn, I realized I was alone, though still he was beside me For somewhere through Texas, my new friend breathed his last Leaving with me the words that I would live by to the end Never wondering if my day had been wasted If, through my words and actions, I had left anything undone Allowed any words to be left unsaid With anyone unsure of how I felt It is those words I give to you now, as my life wanders on with its chosen course "Leave each day as if life itself ends the next Letting Providence control what comes after" After having a member dress me down for not posting in so long, I wrote this and placed it here for all to... uh... enjoy, ridicule, ignore, scoff at... whatever. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I am glad that someone here "dressed you down". When I saw your name with a poem attached to it, I was happy. It's been a long time since I have read your words? Laugh? Scoff? I don't think so. Wise words framed by a poem that kept me reading. What more can any of us ask for, Ringo. Welcome back - I am hoping that we are not going to have to wait so long for the next offering. Alison |
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katahdin Senior Member
since 2010-07-01
Posts 1196ME. In the Shadow of the Mt. |
Words to live by! Inspiring! Kat >^..^< |
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tattooedsweetheart07 Member
since 2010-07-11
Posts 86Pa |
Mmm... I wonder who that was?? Lol... I enjoy reading your writing Brad.... Just like you enjoy reading mine, which aren't that great.... but you still try to make me write more so that I get better at it. And I can't thank you enough for being a great friend like you are... Words can't express everything you've done for me. **hugs** |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Ringo, The line you favored was not mine, "Not willing to accept that day as your last, start the next, then exceed what you hope." This would be how I would paraphrase an excellent piece of writing. Doc |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Hello, Friend. Bravo, Friend. Be kind to yourself, as ever you could be... for I know from whereof I speak. Personally your mentor of how to get books published...  ...I remain Your Sunshine Oh, by the wsy... Welcome home!!! |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
Thanks guys... your words are always a welcome start to my day, and always too kind. A- You already know my thoughts katahdin- Thank you for the kindness, and for reading my scribble Crystal- You are doing great, and it is a joy to read your writing as well. Doc- Coming from a true talent, this means much. Thank you Karilea- *hugs* Thank you always Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting, "WHAT A RIDE |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
nice bit of story telling sir... and wisdom to take away is always to be respected.. enjoyed.... |
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Eldest Member
since 2010-06-15
Posts 177Alabama |
good story, with a wonderful point, wish I had the old man's wisdom |
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