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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois 
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Inspired by Sharon's post in the Alley...Thanks Sharon, cause this one's for you! Seems you're at the crossroads And you don't know where to turn Should you take the happiness Or instead the money earned "What would make me happy What would I like to do? Do I stay just where I'm at Or follow something new?" Happiness I tell you Is far better for your health If you end up being sick What good is all that wealth? Doing something that you love Even though it's less in pay Will make your life eventful And much fuller everyday Take a chance on something new Go on give it a try Better that you do it now 'Cause it's too late when you die |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
There are so many people I know that I wish would listen to this advice, but it took me a very long time to learn it myself...very wise you are!! Terrific work!! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Dovie, you do this so well...I enjoyed this one alot, and I'm sure that sharon will too...I swear you deserve the "golden Pom-Pom" award...love ya much. |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Great advice WhtDove. Nice piece.  |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Happiness I tell you Is far better for your health If you end up being sick What good is all that wealth? Wise words lovely poem, WhtDove, beautiful verses and thoughts. "I have penned epitaphs on snow, and written my legacy in dust." self quote. |
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JulieAnn Senior Member
since 2000-06-12
Posts 754Earth 3rd Rock from the sun!! |
This is a very good post....and i have read it at theperfect time.....a decision that us hard to mkae you may have helped me decide...thank you so much!! Great post!!!! _Julie :) |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Rebecca - an excellently written poem with wonderfully wise advice. This is a terrific piece of advice. Today must be "Advice Day." Great writing, kiddo. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
A truly wonderful poem filled with sagely thoughts and great advice... regards O WhtDove, Sudhir |
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Mona Lisa Member
since 1999-08-25
Posts 100Halifax, Nova Scotia |
I enjoyed reading this poem. Very nice with a good message. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Thank you Butterfly! It's not always so cut and dried though. Many things have to be thought out, but truly it is better to go for less and be happy than truly miserable. LOL  Karen I'm glad you enjoyed this! Thanks!Thank you Eloise Thank you kindly Brian! Julie if I've helped I'm humbled and flattered! I hope it all works out for you! LJ thanks! Well, so often times we receive it, I hope it helps in giving it. HugsMy humble thanks Sudir! Mona glad you enjoyed! |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Hey! Inspiration from me? Cool... and it's a good poem too!  |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Hi Becky.....great poem, good advice and I loved it! Marcy |
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Beth Member
since 2000-07-06
Posts 468WA, Australia |
~So truthfull and wise. I enjoyed this thoroughly!~ ~Cherie~ |
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BSC
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Ah, sound advice Becky, I believe that you have to grab the moment, or before you know it, it's gone....So much inspiration from your wonderful poem! Bonnie |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
"Life is short - Have dessert first..." Good advice, Rebecca - and nicely done..  |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Sharon yep from you! Good thing it is, as I haven't written much lately  Thanks!Marcy glad you did, thanks Glad you enjoyed Beth! Bonnie you're right, we do have to grab it. Too often times, we don't realize that though until it is gone  Thank you Bonnie!LOL Nan! I was always taught..."Can't have any pudding til you eat your meat." Thanks Nanners! <*\\\>< Be an organ donor...give your heart to Jesus! |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Remarkable flow, advice and thoughtfulness. I'd say that even if you weren't my daughter! |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
LOL thanks Mom! |
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Cuddlez Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 422Walla Walla, WA 99362 |
Man, I needed this. Can you write one about goodbyes now? Just kidding (sort of), so nice when you get inspired  ).Time flies? Say it not so, time stays we go. |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
We spend our health getting wealth and then spend all that wealth trying to get our health back.....you got it right, dovey |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Cuddlez, I'm glad I could help! I would love to write a goodbye one! Seriously! I would have emailed you but it's not showing. Give me an email or respond here. Give me a bit more feeling to go with. A sad goodbye? A regretful goodbye? Knowing you have to do, but not sure how to goodbye? Let me know, and I'll do my best to get in on paper for you! Deer that's about right! No, that's exactly right! Thank you...and (((((hugs))))) |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Excellent WhtDove!!! See deVine?? You can be an inspiration to us all!!!! -------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Excellent write. I am now living in laughter and a few years ago you would have thought that I was the walking dead. You pen wonderful advice and I can vouch for the difference this advice can make. DESSERT first always......we can get the main course in the next life. |
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angelswing Senior Member
since 2000-02-10
Posts 705United Kingdom |
Oh - that was realy great, I thought that you realy captured the mood . Thanks . L.of.L. Tom . Don't try, do or do not, there is no try . - Master Yoda - |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Good poem and good advice, Rebecca! Denise |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Oh how wise! Happiness is, indeed, far better for your health ~ physical, emotional, spiritual, mental. I admire greatly the spirit of this lovely poem, Rebecca. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Thanks Sven, and yes, she is an inspiration all the time Mark I'm glad I gave the right advice then. I'm happy to know it's changed for the better for you! Thanks for letting me know Thank you much angelswing, I appreciate that dearly! Thank you sweet Denise! (((HUGS)))Meadowmuse I greatly appreciate the read and wonderful comment! Thank you. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Wise and beautiful... the poem and the poet! *S* |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
A lot of truth in all you said. Really good writing. Deb |
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Cuddlez Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 422Walla Walla, WA 99362 |
). Send this poem to the top again. On a POSTING SPREE, HEHE ). Take care, and I know you have my email now...~Cuddlez~ Time flies? Say it not so, time stays we go. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
like I say, growth is what life's about, change is needed for growth. change always brings fear, and fear is False Evidence Appearing Real. nice capture of the debate in life we all go through at some time or another. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Suthern that so sweet! Thanks, and right back at ya! ~hugs~ BR thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it. LOL, thanks Amber, and yep I sure do Passing shadows, I love the explanation on FEAR there! I'll have to remember that one! Thanks! |
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