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People Just Like You |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada 
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There are so many personalities here, they live for the chance at being themself. To be appreciated is the welding block for self esteem. However, they are all special in their own way. What a special gift life is, take the time to appreciate them for who they are. LIFE is everywhere around us. It is evident in the humming of insects, the singing of birds, the rustlings of small animals in the underbrush. It exists in the icy polar regions and in parched deserts. It is present from the sea’s sunlit surface to its darkest depths. High in the atmosphere tiny creatures float about. Beneath our feet untold trillions of microorganisms are at work in the soil, making it fertile for the growing of green plants, which sustain other forms of life. Take a look to your left and to your right. There's your fellow human, embrace him or her. In a wheel chair or an all American sprinter, Take the time to appreciate them for who they are. PEOPLE JUST LIKE YOU!!! Eric |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I feel like running out the door and around the block, hugging everybody I can find. Some of them twice. You talked the talk, but then I know you walk the walk too, Eric. Good for you. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you Jerry It's just the way I feel these days. We come into the world with nothing and we should appreciate the importance of that. Thanks so much my friend, you have become so stalwart to this forum of fellow humans. I know from their complimentary appreciation of your work. Eric true love never looks after it's own interests |
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Startime1955 Senior Member
since 2012-04-22
Posts 1072Alberta, Canada |
BRAVO!!! BRAVO!!! How perfectly you have said it...I love it...*BIG HUGS* tonight I am going to the common area of my building and get my daily hugs... *may our dreams ever be magical* |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you Startime I so appreciate those bravo comments. Take Care Eric true love never looks after it's own interests |
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BrendaH New Member
since 2012-05-21
Posts 5 |
Ethome I wish that everyone in America could read you poem, hope they would appreciate every-one regard the color |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Eric, what a wonderful place this would be if more people shared your perspective. An attitude of gratitude can get you a long way. Thanks for sharing this and giving others a chance to think about it. It is good to plant seeds. Lori  |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
You're so lovely.  |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Excellent!! Enjoyed. JL Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
shaking you hand tonight,for showing your feelings. thank you. jo |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Brenda Thank you for that comment. I appreciate the positive input. Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you Lori Yep, gratitude goes a long way. I appreciate those kind words. Eric Hey Celeste Not as lovely as you are. Thanks for the visit. Eric true love never looks after it's own interests |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you JL I appreciate the read and the visit. Eric Thanks Jo I appreciate that extension and your kind visit. Eric true love never looks after it's own interests |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Fine words, Eric. Fine writing. "The secret behind survival of mankind is kindness and love within our hearts" |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you Prasad Drop in anytime. Eric true love never looks after it's own interests |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
This is quite simply perfect, dear Eric. A wonderful message, that shows your high degree of awareness. Namasté, Margherita |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you Margherita for the kind comment on the message. I always appreciate your visits. Take Care Eric true love never looks after it's own interests |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
I've this neighbor . . . think I'll run out and hug her, two or three times . . . Really though...you're right ... enjoyed the read my friend and echo your sentiments. j. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
He he I get ya, hope you do well with that hug. I was leaving the house with my wife one day just as the couple next door were leaving their place. Just before he got in his car and she got into hers he grabbed her and gave her a great big lingering kiss. My wife turned to me and said, "why don't you do that once in a while?" I said, "I would dear, but I don't know that woman that well!!" Thanks for the great comment. Eric true love never looks after it's own interests |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
LOL... I loved the wonderful message of your poem... but nearly snorted my coffee onto the monitor with the response to your wife! LOL All in all... you gave my morning a lift... thank you!! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you Suthern Glad I got a chuckle out of you on that one. Also for your response to the verses. Eric true love never looks after it's own interests |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Lovely and insightful, Eric. Ida |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you Ida Always nice to get a visit from you. Eric true love never looks after it's own interests |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
A nice message...James |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you James always a pleasure when you drop in and comment. Eric true love never looks after it's own interests |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
I like the way you honor life; through appreciating each other. Good man, Eric, you are definitely a good man. Ms. E |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Why thank you Ms. E that's a very nice thing to say. I appreciate the comments and the visit. Eric true love never looks after it's own interests |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Do you realize what it is like to call some one special like you, Friend? I do.   |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Why thank you Sunshine girl and I think you know I return the very same to you. You've been so special to many of us at PIP over the years and I know you'll never change, we all love you for that. And, you have special writing skills that have always been superb to read and absorb. So as always I look forward to reading your words in writing and your insightful comments As always, best regards to you my dear friend. Eric true love never looks after it's own interests |
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