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Take A Shot At It... |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois 
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Where did all the laughter go All the smiles and good times For months they've not been around There is sadness to our rhymes So much negativity Seems there's so much pain and hurt Always seem to be those few Who can cause us disconcert I think with the cold winter And the grey overcast sky It brings down many people And the inside starts to die But spring is round the corner It's a fresh-a-ing new start To leave behind our worries Grab our bags and our golf cart Get out into the outdoor And breathe in some good fresh air Breathe it deep into your lungs And let's push out all despair Take a shot at happiness Write a happy poem to share No better way, start the day In refreshing morning prayer < !signature--> <*\\\>< There's only two ways you can go... One way you can save your riches, And the other will save your soul. Rich Mullins [This message has been edited by WhtDove (edited 02-25-2000).] |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
I wanna say here something bout the second stanza. Those who cause disconcert, meant that there are always those who cause to ruffle our feathers. Someone who hurt us and causes us to be sad. Ok, I was pointing no fingers at anyone for being sad. Stating more of how we came to be that way. ok, let's be happy. [This message has been edited by WhtDove (edited 02-25-2000).] |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
OK! I'll take a shot at it! Great poem, Rebecca!  Denise |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Perhaps we need a Pie Friday!!!! Today at work, our lunch group was pretty quiet...stress from the job you know. Then we started talking about pie. Well, everyone had a favorite. I suggested that someone bring in a pie but we couldn't decide what kind we all wanted. So we decided to all bring in a pie! We'll all bring in our favorite pie..so there will be six pies. Then we'll sit with our pie servers (everyone brings their own) and cut our pie into six pieces. First you take one piece out of the pie in front of you. Then pass that pie to the person on your left. If you don't like Cherry pie, you will just hold the previous piece on your server till that pie is passed on. We'll ask a neutral party to signal stop and then we can have as much of the pie that's in front of us as we want!!! Some of our group are not going to eat lunch that day ..except for the pie! We took about 30 minutes to come up with this plan, coordinate the rules and laugh our butts off....now we're hailing our Pie Friday as the best thing of the winter...and next month it's going to be Cake Wednesday! It's amazing what a little silliness will do for you..... happy Pie Friday!!!! |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Thank you Denise! What better thing to take a shot at? ~hugs~ Devine you're so right! That's just what we need to do around here. But I don't have a virtual pie! hehe We need to pass around laughter and smiles and good times! To my left is goes... Who's to my left? Anyone? Identify yourself! <*\\\>< There's only two ways you can go... One way you can save your riches, And the other will save your soul. Rich Mullins |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
WhtDove, I enjoyed this poem, and I agree, we sometimes take ourselves too seriously (I know I do!  One thing I have to gently disagree on though -- I don't understand why happiness is always an achieved for state. Yes, happiness has it's place, but it makes for an incomplete life when that's all you seek. That's what I've learned anyway, that when you live life for expectation rather than actuality, you will be depressed. I think the best thing about life is how much beauty there is, and how many friends are out there, not necessarily how much we can get happy.Still, thanks for sharing. And I'm not out to get you, I swear! Mike |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
Pie!!! And I just started an exercise program!! Oh well, pass some anyway... I love pie. 'Becca I love this poem and I think you are right... the weather is still kinda crappy over here but we are getting some nice days and I do love to be out in the sunshine. Thanks for the day brightener. Love ya!! Poetry~ Words falling on paper, painting a dream. Shawna R. Holder Boise, Idaho |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
This was as refreshing as it gets girl!!! I promise I'll try that soon...a happy poem for you!!!  Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
I agree....we all could use more happiness in our lives. Spring is right around the corner. Love and happiness are in the air. I think you are right when you say in your poem that winter makes us sad and dreary like. *Cheers* to moving on, and looking for brighter and happier days! ~Amy~  ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~ |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Well I tell you what, this poem was very refreshing. I hadn't really thought about it but things are a bit gloomy around here. When's Toe coming back, anyway? Hmmmm, I can't promise anything but I'll try to come up with something to make you all smile, how's that? Michael |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
What a nice way to post a challange |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
bsquirrel, I take into thought what you say. I don't think you're out to get me. But God came to give us life, and give it more abundantly. We can't be happy all the time, and that's not what I'm trying to state. We all get sad, have bad times and I'm not taking away from that. Those are god given emotions we all have. I have been here a while and this place used to be filled with laughter, and fun. You could always log on, on a bad day and get a good laugh. This place was brighter and cheerier. I've found as of late it has become awfully depressing! So my intent was, to spread a little cheer around here! And I'm not out to get you either Just wanted to explain!LOL Shawna! I miss you around here. Hey, exercise does good too! Brings cheer, makes you feel good. But I'll pass the pie anyway! Thanks for being there, to my left Love ya too!!!Devina thanks! Passions could use a good cheering up! Aimster thank you! I was once told, and won't forget these words...When you head out into the world, with a sad attitude and you come upon someone, if you start conversation with oh this is wrong that is wrong, grumble. What happens?? It is a reflection of what your giving out that comes back to you. Your attitude is a reflection. Now go up to someone and smile, and say what a beautiful day. What do you think will happen? Just a thought, I had to try it one day years ago, on the insistance of my mom. It worked! I think a lot has gone wrong for many of us, and the negativity around here is spreading like wild fire! Thank you Michael! God bless you for that! I had Toe in mind too, geez, we could really use him around here! (((((TOE))))) where are you???? Ruth it actually wasn't intended to be a challenge. Hey but now that you mention it, I guess it kind of came out that way didn't it? hahah GOOD! Thanks hon! ~hugs~ <*\\\>< There's only two ways you can go... One way you can save your riches, And the other will save your soul. Rich Mullins |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Very refreshing indeed Rebecca , and I do agree with you ..... Great challenge that I hope lots of poets here will except ..... Wonderful Dove !!! |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
WhtDove~ this is great, but I LOVE the rainy weather! (I should be in Wa. not Ca.) Rain makes me happy. Even more when I'm at the Ocean. AHHHHHHHH, nothing better. Except maybe some Pie! Now I have to get a pie today. -SEA |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
YES, YES, YES!!!! *G* I'm all for getting Toe back in here!!!! YES!!! NOW!!! Whatcha mean that's not what this was all about? LOL. It certainly got MY attention! *G* Great poem, Dovie... your poem and the replies started my day with a smile! |
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Compgirl Member
since 2000-02-19
Posts 85USA |
This poem sank to my heart and filled it with joy! Thank you for sharing. It shined a light on my morning and now I am getting away from my desk with a wonderful smile and starting a new day. GOD bless you and keep sharing your words. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Pepper thank you sweetie! I hope they accept also. Man, I wanna scream, HAPPY! SEA if rain makes you happy, then please indulge me in a poem of happy rain. Dance in it at the ocean or in WA. Whatever makes you happy, and paint that picture for us won't you please? LOL Suthern! Please do get Toe back! HELP! haha Honestly Suthern, that poem was inspired. I'm really glad it caught your attention and others attention too! It would seem many of us "old" timers feel the same way here. *G* Thanks Suthern, many hugs and get that Toe in here will ya? Compgirl, that's music to my ears! I'm so glad it brought a smile to you and so many. God bless you too! |
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Justin Nuendo Member
since 2000-02-05
Posts 86Ozzz |
I can take a hint when I see one, if I see it I promise I will post something soon to make y'all smile, especially you (I hope !)  Btw.....great poem sister ! |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
WhtDove~ ok.... I gave it a shot. I hope you like it. -SEA |
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tori Senior Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 520Mechanicsville, Maryland, USA |
Ok Dove this was great.. going to be almost 70 in Maryland today and I'm giving it a shot.hope you like it. "no toe am I"...lol PS.. glad I'm not in your offfice PoetD. or I'd be deskersizen eating all that pie.. lol.. all that pie!! but I do make the best crust this side of globe....lol If with pen in hand I've made you think I've not wasted one drop of ink Vlh. visit my site~ http://www.hsanet.net/user/dkm/hellomy.htm |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Quick note, folks: haven't been here lately because of STRESS at work [he he], certain personal problems that I'm in the middle of dealing with [not so he he], certain other problems that won't allow me to put a lid on them...[now really not he-he'ing] and I have MISSED ALL OF YOU! Whtdove, I've been getting the cute notes you've been sending out courtesy of one of our Passions members - always uplifting. RE: PIE theory. A pie is normally in the form of a circle. A circle also represents life. If you put the circle on its end in a two-dimensional sense, there are two sides, a top, and a bottom. In order to travel through life, the circle must revolve, from top to bottom. I.e., there are down days, and up days, if you gave the circle a beginning, and an end, and sent it traveling on its way. And through life, there are seasons, which the circle must travel through. Our sunnier seasons, Spring, Summer, Fall, keep us pretty "up" in spirit. Then comes winter, the sometimes dreary, dull, quieter time of thoughtful regeneration which sometimes cannot be seen, because the only real "life" is down deep. But as Whtdove's poem says, Spring is right around the corner, and everyone will be bubbly soon. And the circle [or pie] will have completed it's cycle [the pie gets eaten...LOL]. And we will start all over again. So folks, that's my two bits. Hugs to everyone, and keep up the good work, Whtdove. Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Thank you to each and everyone of you! I love them all! I'm really surprised by all the comments this got! To all of you out there who've felt the same, this is for you all too! Sunshine a special thank you to you! And that certain Passions person too! Many Hugs! |
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January Flowers Member
since 2000-02-01
Posts 209South Carolina |
WOW! You People Are The Coolest! Glad to be associated with the likes of you all... I'm all for "pie" Friday in here. Following step with the rest of you, I vowed away my depressing prose and poetry a couple of days ago. Looking forward to the new side of the leaf. "HEALING", yes, it is to spill all your emotions in here But I've gathered more balm for my owies lately from the "happy" words I've read in here. This is a great suggestive post, Whtdove! (*January Flowers skips outside to enjoy the new beginning*) |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Well thanks so very much JFlowers! That's wonderful to hear! I think a lift in spirits will do us all some good. Now, I'd skip outside too, but I can't cause of a sprained ankle, but as soon as I can, rest assured I will do just that! |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
I'm game...cause I am fed up to the back teeth with *ME* being miserable as well...maybe we should have a *happy hour* when all poems have to be funny in some way, cause if you think funny you'll end up smiling...ooops, does that classify me as a nut...*g* HUSG Ouvrir mon coeur et âme |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Hi ya Cindy! HUGS miss you!!! I'm with ya girl, let's start happy hour! You're no nut! <*\\\>< There's only two ways you can go... One way you can save your riches, And the other will save your soul. Rich Mullins |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
A happy poem (this is a joke, I'm just revealing my feelings) Gosh, this is bad to have this forum go from happy to sad. I didn't realize I was depressing all of you but sometimes I happy and sometimes I'm blue. I'm truly sorry and I'll try to put all my sad poems away and bring them out on a sad poem day.(now everybody laugh) James |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
You're on the money, dovey. It's true that we can't always be happy but we can always make happiness our goal....and I'll run from anyone who doesn't. It's nice to have a favorite place where one can go to leave their problems behind and enjoy the happiness and comraderie of friends, be it Cheers or Passions. Excellent thoughts, Miss Dove |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Now that would be a nice name for a forum wouldn't it? Cheers! Thank you all! I really do miss the laughter here, and I see there are many more that feel this way besides me! So let's get happy! |
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RufffRyder Member
since 2000-02-25
Posts 143<------Over There------> |
It`s the truth I see pain and love, I`ll throw out the pain, And hold the love And give a big smile To you WhtDove.  Nice read. [This message has been edited by RufffRyder (edited 02-26-2000).] |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Hey Angel, this is a wonderful poem, very refreshing thanks!What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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christies heart Member
since 1999-08-10
Posts 189NJ, USA |
Happiness being a goal is refreshing and great! However, for many, the art of poetry is part of an outlet to reach that goal. People often read my poetry and think my life is full of pain and saddness-not true at all. My poetry,though, has brought me to a place where I am truely happy, in the peaceful manner that allows for many feelings. It causes me some sadness, not to mention major hesitation in posting, to think any tone is discouraged. Just how I feel. I guess I should go over to dark passions for all the sad stuff.  Grant that I may not judge my niegbor until I have walked a mile in his moccasians Native American prayer |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Christies heart, I am not saying at all that you shouldn't channel your emotions through your poetry. I write sad poetry too, and happy, and spiritual. What I am saying is a lot of people have been awfully depressed lately. Mostly people I am in close contact with. I am not against what you write at all, nor do I think anyone here would discourage you from doing so. There are no fingers being pointed here. Please write what ever you feel you need to write. I wasn't saying not to. I am trying to livin up some of the "folks" that I know who need a bit of cheering up. It is a challenge for those who wish to take it, for those who don't...then don't take it. I'm really sorry you saw that it way, for it wasn't meant to tell you to go anywhere else. Your opinions and poetry are always welcome, no matter what's in them! For the rest of you, thank you for seeing what I meant. I didn't mean for anyone to take offense to this. It was only meant to cheer up some people. |
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