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Open Poetry #8

Measure Of Life

Eloise
Senior Member

since 1999-11-27

Posts 1096
Wyoming

0 posted 2000-06-16 01:28 AM

How do you measure the life you live?
I believe the secret is in what you give.
If only one smile you bring today,
It will enrich your life in such a big way.

If just one kind soft word spoken
Helps to heal a heart that's been broken.
Then once again you've made your mark.
Showing compassion in your heart.

To lend an ear and a helping hand,
To know behind them you will stand.
Can soothe the doubts of the sad and lonely.
And strengthen the spirit for all to see.

So who you are and how you live,
Depends upon how much you give.

wayoutwalt
Member Elite

since 1999-06-22

Posts 4870
TEXAS (it's all big)

1 posted 2000-06-16 01:30 AM

a delight to read reminds me of the beatles
"and the love you make is equal to the love you take"

tracie66
Member Elite

since 2000-01-18

Posts 4713
Australia

2 posted 2000-06-16 05:19 AM

Eloise~
Your words so true

So who you are and how you live,
Depends upon how much you give.

In this alone there is so much said

Great poem Eloise

Tracie~

Love is the life of the soul...
It is the harmony of the universe

notlikely2
Member

since 2000-06-16

Posts 308
UK

3 posted 2000-06-16 05:29 AM

Such beautiful words.
And Oh so true.
If only more people thought this way......

Love is like the measles.....the older you are, the harder it hits you!

Eloise
Senior Member

since 1999-11-27

Posts 1096
Wyoming

4 posted 2000-06-16 09:06 AM

Walt, Tracie and notlikely2, thank you all for your comments. If everyone could give just one more thing just think what a difference it could make.

Marge Tindal

Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

5 posted 2000-06-16 11:31 AM

Eloise~
Wisdom beyond compare in your words.
It only takes a little to make another
heart smile with joy.
Thanks for sharing ... hope everyone
considers doing it !
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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