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A True Reminder When Needed
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A True Reminder When Needed |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland 
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I was beginning to lose my faith in mankind, My feelings were not understood, People were just blind, No one wanted to help even if they could. I used to believe that all you give out, Would come back to you some day, But when I needed some comfort, No one would come my way. I figured I'd be elderly Before I saw some sign of returns Before people thought of me Just many more years of being burned. Then out of the blue this week, I had the most wonderful surprise, It wasn't my birthday or anniversary, I couldn't believe my eyes. You see I don't have a printer, To print anything I'd like to keep, We were planning to buy one at Christmas, Maybe then they'd be cheap. Then earlier this week My neighbour Louis called me to the fence, He told me to close my eyes, I was feeling somewhat dense. Louis told me to put out my arms, And in them he placed a brand new printer, All sealed in it's box, It was the end to my emotional winter. It was a gift of friendship, Done purely as a thankyou, A thanks for all I've done for him, Something special he wanted to do. It renewed my faith in man, It overwhelmed me and bought a tear to my eye, It couldn't have happened at a better time, It helped my heart to sigh. My years of helping others, Years of trying to understand, Were finally paid back, When I myself needed a hand. So I can freely and truthfully say to you now, All you give out comes your way eventually, One day sometime just when you need a reminder, A friend will show you the way. So thankyou Louis for the gift of friendship, And with your gift came my beliefs once more, It renewed my beliefs of helping all I can, And not to be like others who just shut the door. ------------------ How long after you are gone will ripples remain as evidence that you were cast into the pool? ~Isis~ (Daughter of Mystery) [This message has been edited by Isis (edited 10-14-1999).] |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Indeed Isis, the most valuable gift in the world is true friendship...hold onto it, for it is as rare as it is dear! Good job! |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Thanks Chris very much for you are my only reply  I'm away for a few days and it seems everyone has forgotten me, at least you didn't!!  ------------------ How long after you are gone will ripples remain as evidence that you were cast into the pool? ~Isis~ (Daughter of Mystery) |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Wow! A brand new printer! I know how thrilled you must be! What a great friend you have in Louis and he in you! ------------------ Denise |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Very heartwarming Isis...... ------------------ May your days be filled with lots of sunshine and your nights lit up by golden moonbeams |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
What a wonderful and caring gift because he obviously listened and chose with care...so two gifts were yours, the friendship and the printer...bless him! HUGS ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. |
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Ohme Senior Member
since 1999-07-17
Posts 816Texas |
Gives me a good feeling, Isis. Your renewed faith in people helps to restore mine as well. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Sounds as though you are reaping what you have sown... congratulations on your printer AND your generous friend! |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
That's right I was amazed and felt very loved!! Thanks Denise,Pepper, RainbowGirl,Ohme and Suthern!! It's good to know there are still genuine, thoughtful people in the world ------------------ How long after you are gone will ripples remain as evidence that you were cast into the pool? ~Isis~ (Daughter of Mystery) |
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Deverone Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 136San Antonio, Tx, USA |
Isis, Every once in a while we feel like we need to remind life that "Hey I'm here" but usually thats when life is kinda smirking back and says "I never forgot you were here". No offence though. Good piece, I liked it. By the way I feel that way sometimes too. ------------------ Deverone "We are cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is, knowing how to tip ourselves over and let the beautiful stuff out". ----Ray Bradbury--- |
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Watcher666 Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606 |
Nothing is more treasured than true friendship.Excellent poem!. ------------------ Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Great poem Isis, well done ------------------ What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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wannabe_poet Junior Member
since 1999-10-15
Posts 36Markham, Ontario, Canada |
That was a cute poem!! I hope you are enjoying your printer!!  |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
How nice |
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Systematic Decay Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1301That place with padded walls and funny people in white......... |
Isis...wonderful poem, and I can really relate to this one........ ------------------ "Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage." -Billy Corgan- |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
precious! |
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