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I Am [also challenged-hee hee] |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA 
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I am a silly, yet a sensible man, I wonder how I fit in God's over-all plan. I hear laughter mixed with a wail of tears, I see both much as part, of the journey of our years. I want much to know, and experience what I can, I am a silly, yet a sensible man. I pretend I don't notice,the slights by other folks, I feel they don't know me, or they'd understand my jokes. I touch the hearts of others with my humor or concern, I worry about our progress, we've got so much to learn. I cry real tears for the heartbreaks of my friends, I am a silly, yet a sensible man. I understand more now, than I did when I was young, I say wisdom comes with age, learning from the things you've done. I dream about a better world enriched by God's good grace, I try to give encouragement, to lift a saddened face-- I hope that through laughter and wise counsel that I can, I am a silly, yet a sensible man. No Better Place do I know Than where Hearts knit as one, For in that grand experience, The Better ALL become. God Bless us All!!! |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
David~ I've found that I enjoy both the sensible and the silly of you. You met the challenge admirably. *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
 Challenged? I think not. What A Great Job explaining your personality. Oh, that was the silly side of you coming out. Now, I on the other hand was seriously challenged because I am still trying to figure out who I am... but you have explained yourself so well with your poem that I truly feel that I know you better. Bob <>< |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Thank you Marge, I appreciate the encouragment you have been giving me, and have quite an admiration of you and your wonderful talents. Bob, I think of you as a true friend. You too have stood by me, and shared with me, your poems and your wisdom too. I strongly feel life should be balanced- I seem to do that by mixing humor & hardness/ silliness and sensibility. Thanks for reading & commenting on this one. David |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
David; This a wonderful and very accurate self-portrait. You are my good friend and adopted brother, you have helped me grow with your support and wisdom, and deep faith and I cherish the laughter we've shared as priceless! Love, Ellie Belief is a truth held in the mind; faith is a fire in the heart. Joseph Fort Newton |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
David, I don't believe I've read any of your work before, but after reading this delightful piece, I will be looking for more posts with your name attached. Write on in song Kethry Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
i love this one david! very real.. and nothing like silly and sensible wrapped up in one.. enjoyed reading this..!  hugs, g "there is no 'best' in a world of individuals" -unknown |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
I am curious, dear sir, did you happen to read my attempt at this challenge? We seem a great deal alike, like we were created to serve in almost identical ways. wouldn't that be neat and a bit eerie? |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Ellie, Thank you for giving me the golden opportunity to just be myself--silly, yet sensible! Kethrey- I generally post in one of two places-\ Silly stuff in the pub/ More serious stuff in Spiritual Journeys. I hope you will look in both forums to confirm my self-analysis. dgvarner- Thanks for your comments--I think humor & being a dependable helper is the only way (at least for me) to go! VAS, I am sorry I did not read any of the others poems who accepted the challenge, before I wrote mine. I am pleased if there are some basic similarities--(To me that means we are both on the right track(hee hee)). I looked but could not find your challenge poem- If you could point it out to me or send it to me by e-mail, I would appreciate it. Thank You, David |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
David, What a delightful portrait of the complex person that you are, I know the serious and contemplative side of you as well as the silly, childlike spirit you share. This is an honest picture of a well rounded person, which I consider you. Love You Brother, Dennis :^) Moonbeams radiate When the veiling cloud has passed Playful shadows dance Dennis L. White :^) |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
I enjoyed reading your words..dont think i have before...always nice to have a sense of humor about life..enjoyed ~V~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
cute write...I enjoyed it |
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