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A Wise Man's Tale
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A Wise Man's Tale |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... 
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~A Wise Man's Tale~  I met a man the other day He had a tale to tell of wealth unmeasured, moments treasured, and coins tossed in a wishing well of magical places and friendly faces and joy beyond compare I couldn't help it, I had to ask, "Sir, how do I get there?" I listened as he spoke to me in voice of gentle knowing and what I heard that fateful day has helped me in my growing He said, "My boy, there's more to life than living day to day~ just going through the motions doing things the easy way Some may say that happiness is found in currency I say, my boy, that's not the case a heartfelt joy is free All the money in the land won't buy one friend today True wealth can be obtained by simply giving smiles away And happiness is found within a heart open to share~ in reaching out to other folks to let them know you care Now you can take those coins of yours and toss them all day long That wishing well will sparkle and your change will all be gone But if you'd really like to see your richest dreams come true then toss a wish upon a friend and they'll wish back to you The moral of my story, son, is simply this you see If you want treasures in your life then give them willingly" ~vlraynes "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes [This message has been edited by vlraynes (edited 09-08-2001).] |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
How true!! What you give out will come back to you tenfold. Well done!! Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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RosePetal
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
*SMILING* : ) Ah, yes..so positive..and so true! This is the best poem I've read all day! <3 RosePetal |
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The Rusty Knight Member
since 2001-08-29
Posts 414Texas |
I like poems with words of wisdom....this has has that . I also like the meter and flow. Death comes not when we cease to breathe, but when we cease to dream. |
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Chelsea~ Member
since 2001-02-09
Posts 260Ontario, CANADA |
vlraynes... Well said! I really like this  [This message has been edited by Chelsea~ (edited 09-08-2001).] |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Such wise words you pen, Vicky..  |
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shadow974 Senior Member
since 2001-06-21
Posts 636Michigan |
The wisdom of your words out shines that of most I've met. You have written a wonderful poem... Dan Throw your heart out in front of you And run out to catch it. ARAB PROVERB [This message has been edited by shadow974 (edited 09-08-2001).] |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is a wll told tale. Joyce |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
"But if you'd really like to see your richest dreams come true then toss a wish upon a friend and they'll wish back to you" Vicky~ this is wonderful! I enjoyed this. |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Amen to that! What an inspiring verse, Vicky!~ You're on a roll with these wonders, lately I hope that every poet here reads this beauty~ Well done! Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Valraynes, Very well written and an enjoyable read. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Vicky~ I made a wish ... and you came true~ This is delightfully profound~ I love where your thoughts take you~ The versatility in your writing is pure pleasure~ Sweetest friend, you are a treasure~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
ENJOYED!!! ~Time has cast a spell on you |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
I really like the way you have told a story with wisdom winding through it! It's very well done. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
*wow* what a story and so true...love the Wise Man's Tale....thread to my library. ((hugs)) Charisma |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
nope..i cant do it..i tried..i truly tried...but i ended up highlighting every stanza..one at a time..i changed my mind about which part was my favorite everytime i read another part..!! i cannot..nope, i CANNOT pick a more awesome line than the whole of it...!!! this is truly a masterpiece my friend...truly... i love it with all my poet self!  wonderful piece of work tricks..my favorite.. hugs, g ~dgvarner/fallen rain~ |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Nightshade- Yes...it certainly will. Thanks so much...glad you enjoyed this. RosePetal- Wow! What a wonderful compliment! You've put a great big smile on my face! Thanks so much! Rusty Knight- Thank you, poet friend. Happy you enjoyed. Chelsea~ Glad you like...thanks for reading. Nan- Coming from you, that means much! Thank you, my friend. shadow974- Wow...what a wonderful compliment! Thank you so much! I'm very happy you enjoyed this. Joyce- Thank you so much. SEA- Makes me smile to know that you enjoyed this. Thanks much, my friend. Melissa- Thank you so much for the kind reply. Glad you enjoyed. Seymour- It is an honor to see your name here, sir. Thank you so much for the kind words. Happy you enjoyed this. Marge- Do you know how big I'm smiling right now?  You are just the sweetest friend a person could wish for...and YOU came true as well. I treasure you with the very soul of me. Love you bunches!  Enchantress- Thanks so much! Trillium- I'm so happy to know you enjoyed this. Thanks for reading. Charisma- There's a great big smile on my face, and you put it there! Thank you so much for the kind words. Hugs to you. dg- Do you have ANY idea how much that means to me coming from you?! Well, let me tell you...it means the world to me! Makes my day to know that this one touched you so deeply, my friend. I am in awe of your awe... Love and hugs and stuff hugs to all of you, ~vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Kirksters Junior Member
since 2001-07-01
Posts 47 |
Excellent poem Vicky, there is a lot of truth to what you say. |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
Vicky, You have such a way with words! I can feel this one all the way through...You have touched my soul, my friend! You are an exceptional poet and friend! LYL Cindi |
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