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John Yaws
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since 1999-10-09
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0 posted 1999-12-03 12:48 PM


Have you ever stood amidst disaster’s aftermath
Devastation so complete, you had to clear a path.
Things so shattered and confused you wonder where you’re at-
And ask yourself despairingly, “Did I cause all of that”?

Each decision that we make, has repercussions, true-
It thus behooves real caution, in choosing what we do.
One wrong word, or one false move, can devastate a life...
And cost your job, and all you have, and even kids and wife.

You say, “But it’s already passed, my life in ruin lies-
It’s too late now for caution ”. But you do not realize...
That every single thing of worth, a firm foundation has...
It’s built upon some lesson gleaned from failure in the past..

So if at first you don’t succeed, then try, and try again-
Time you spend in trying, experience will win
Dry your tears and brush your hands; get up and try again..
For it you try it oft enough, someday you surely win.

© Copyright 1999 John R. Yaws - All Rights Reserved
myslinky
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since 1999-11-25
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1 posted 1999-12-03 12:56 PM


Another great and truthful poem!
Every down fall teaches us a lesson that makes us a wiser person.

A Romantic Heart
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since 1999-09-03
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2 posted 1999-12-03 02:21 AM


Gun...this was great encouragement! Enjoyed the read!
DreamEvil
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3 posted 1999-12-03 04:32 AM


Excellent poem, though I do not concur with your final statement.

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Now and forever, my heart hears ~one voice~.
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"Either kill me or take me as I am,
because I'll be damned if I ever change..."

Count Donatien Alphonse Francois de Sade
(Marquis de Sade)



Nan
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4 posted 1999-12-03 07:20 AM


You're absolutely right, GS - We will win eventually - provided we learn from the mistakes, eh??? Nice job, my friend...
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5 posted 1999-12-03 07:33 AM


Nice one, Slinger.
I've always felt that foundations
should be made of shatter-proof glass,
strong enough to hold us up ...
and clearly capable of being seen through
so we can know what we've laid on the foundation.



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WhtDove
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since 1999-07-22
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6 posted 1999-12-03 10:31 AM


So true...live and learn. If we don't fail sometimes, we never know the happiness of success.

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Jesus is the reason for the season


Ohme
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since 1999-07-17
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7 posted 1999-12-03 11:18 AM


I'm with you on this one, GS. Very nicely done.
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