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We Are What We Think....sonnet for Nan's workshop
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We Are What We Think....sonnet for Nan's workshop |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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Our actions are determined by our minds On how our thoughts perceive our lives to be. The body automatically then finds A way to make our thoughts reality. Should we believe that life is filled with pain And sadness is the only way to go, Though we may try from sorrow to refrain Our deeds will find a way to make it so. If we however think, instead of grief, That happiness should be our rightful due And life can be a joy beyond belief Our mind will find the path to make it true. Whatever our mind chooses to conceive Our actions are determined to achieve. [This message has been edited by Balladeer (edited 05-16-2000).] |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
our perceptions define reality.great poem, I must agree attitude has a lot to do with it. You can either look on life as Eeroyre the donkey or Winnie the Pooh. great sonnet. [This message has been edited by brian madden (edited 05-16-2000).] |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Excellent writings, Sir. I salute thee for thy art, A poet beyond compare, thou art; While I remain, thine humble reader, Waiting incessantly for what more thee offer yonder! Thanks a lot for posting this one, I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Happiness and grief, are products of what we want and wish to make out of our life. Regards, Sudhir Life is like a painting, That in an art gallery is left hanging, Though many come just to look at it, A very few actually come to enjoy it. |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
I like this, think I need print it and read daily  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Our actions are determined by our minds On how our thoughts perceive our lives to be. The body automatically then finds A way to make our thoughts reality. --------- Whatever our mind chooses to conceive Our actions are determined to achieve. -------- words of wisdom from our resident wise man, excellent writing here poet-deer. So how did ya get to be so smart anyway?  later-gator, jm |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Did Janet just call you a wise guy??? This is superb writing, Balladeer. Good looks "and" brains...my word!! ~ 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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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Great Sonnet, Balledeer and oh, so true ----life is like that -) netswan |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~ Ahhhh ! True poetry from the quill of a talented poet. (Like you needed to 'go to school' !) You are a pleasure to read. *Winks* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Ah! Balladeer - sonnet! The two go so well together....I love this..dare I ask for more?  |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
A beautiful sonnet, packed with wisdom! This is wonderful, Balladeer! I love it! Denise |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
It's my turn tonight to reply to you Your words show wisdom and they are so true My mind spoke tonight "you should write" My action is to "Thank you" so kind Your poem so nice it's done You're still, besides all others are my # 1 Thank you for such nice piece of poetry, I enjoyed my stay, even when it's only short today The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
f you think you can.... you can If you think you can't.. you can't It's that simple, eh... Keep singing those songs to me, deer... This is awesome, you know that I know that you know that.... I'll take joy instead if grief anytime...  |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Brian...always been a Pooh man myself. Thanks for reading. Sudhir...I agree completely (and I'll try to have more offerings soon) Corazon...Thank you, m'dear. I hope it helps. Janet Marie... I ain't smart. I'm just faking it....and don't call me gator or Marge will never speak to me again! hehe. Thank you for being so nice. Claire...wise guy works for me....and your comment makes my day! I thank you, ma'am. netswan....yes it is. Thank you for joining in. Marge...I have to go to school to be in your "class" deVine one...you can ask for anything. I appreciate your approval.Denise..you are definitely the sweetest! Thank you... Helmut...It is always a pleasure to see you, even if only for a short time. I'm happy to please you. Nan....Does this mean I can take the dunce cap off now????? |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Oh, geesh.... now I know why I'm nothing! *G* I don't think!!!! LOL (But I do have enough sense to shadow Toe, and that oughtta count for sumpin'???? *G*) Wonderful poem, 'Deer one!! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Oh my...Balladeer's writing sonnets and darn good ones I might add...what's this world coming to? |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
'Deer' I'm glad to see you post something! Gives one much to think about, always a lesson in your writing. So very, very true are your words here, but I'd expect nothing less. Superb Sonnet! |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
"As a man thinks, he is", from the book of Proverbs Well done, Michael! |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Wisdom in a sonnet wrapper. Sounds like a new candy bar. The bar of wisdom, Shakespearian flavor. A wise persons choice. Great read, great sonnet, I'm jealous, I can't figure these things out. Well see if my mind can achieve it, in this life. Parker |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Your mind conceives your a poet with touch of every key You forge a place among the best on that we all agree excellent work Rex |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Oh darn! They all said what I was going to say...This was great, deer...and yes, Claire, he is a wise guy. Bravo on the sonnet!! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
I've never known you to fail at anything. And if you think you did. You might be wrong. If that make sense. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
So very true, Balladeer, words to live by. Corinne |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
How very true Sir Balladeer... Well said. I too can get behind the philosophy of the Stuffed One, but I must admit I'm more of the Strippedy Kind that likes to bounce and pounce. Peace to you good Sir. |
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