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Lessons Never Learned
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Lessons Never Learned |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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I think about mistakes I’ve made, And bridges that I’ve burned… My restless life and reckless trade- Lessons I have not learned. I think about the yesterdays- That used to stretch before… What was the future, now’s the past I see that more and more. I think about the plans I made- The things which I would do… Somehow it seems they all included- Me, being with you. But you are gone, now I’m alone- How often I have yearned… For dreams which never did come true, And lessons never learned. Those lessons always haunt you- And rob you of your sleep… They tend to age your countenance, And cause your eyes to weep. So listen to me youngster, now- Before your chance is spurned… And shape your life with choices, wise- Not lessons never learned. Visit My Home Page http://www.geocities.com/montcogunslinger/Hompage.html |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Wise advice, John. I'm sure we all have those regrets if we live long enough and haven't listened to the counsel of our elders. There are a few things I wish I'd have listened to when I was younger. Quite a few. This is writing from the heart. Well done! Denise |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
.gif) If only they would listen...but then again I never did  Great advice and wonderfulwriting a powerful message indeed! |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
I always admire how you expres such poetic advisement in your work. This is superb. 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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