Open Poetry #15 |
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Tomorrow..... |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA ![]() |
Tomorrow smile at someone That you've never seen before. Take time to think of others that You feel compassion for. Tomorrow tell somebody That they brighten up your day. Let random acts of kindness Put your feelings on display. Tomorrow hug your children Somewhat tighter than before. Be sure to think of all the things You can be thankful for. Pat your dog a little longer. Hug and kiss your husband/wife. Thank your God for granting you Another day of life. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
That is exactly what my dad kept telling me Michael. Thanks for this. |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
A special hug for you, Deer Michael... and to all |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Amen, Michael! Thank you for this ![]() I'll take this opportunity to say thank you for being a sweet friend to me, and thank you for just being you! ![]() Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Balladeer--Today I smile at you..tomorrow too, and a hug for each word of this poem that is so true. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Wise words, Dear one. cor |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
Yes it is those kind of things we all take for granted until we suddenly realize, they could all be gone within the next breath. Good writing as always. |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
As I've been saying throughout this tragedy, the world has had a wake up call. It's time to appreciate and value the good we STILL have in our lives... Beautiful 'Deer Isis *The greatest warrior is one that does not need to fight* ~Isis~ |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Words of wisdom for us all. Thank you. |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Michael---At 11AM on Tuesday I gave a friend a ride to work and on the way home I said Hello to every driver or pedestrian I saw. And I did pet the dog a bit more than usual. I even told him it was ok, I was just crying because some really bad stuff had happened but that he was safe and we would be ok. Your poem has reached into my own little world and spoken. Thank you. |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas |
'deer, you haven't lost a thing! Excellent poem! It seems our thoughts run to a common theme in view of the recent tragedy. |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Deer, so true. Wish I could hug you guys and make it a little better. Dee |
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Marge Tindal![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
My friend~ You *hug* nicely~ Thank you~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Balladeer- Tomorrow has come, and I am thankful for YOU. ((HUGS)) ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Trillium![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Maybe this horrible tragedy will draw us all closer and make us kinder to one another. Betty Lou Hebert |
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kaile![]() ![]()
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
i don't procrastinate i will do it today Balladeer, i appreciate your poetry and your wisdom that so often shows in your replies |
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Charisma![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
~Hug and kiss your husband/wife. Thank your God for granting you Another day of life.~ Hugs for you, thank you for sharing Charisma |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Good advice which will be heeded... Well done, Sir! |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
serenity...I'm sure he was a great man. You are proof... Nan...thank you, dear lady. Hugs are very accepted right now... ![]() Melissa...you are so special! ![]() ![]() Martie...for one who deals with the beauty and fragility of flowers, I'm sure you understand. Thank you for the smiles ![]() Corinne..I thank you. ![]() ![]() Songbird...right you are. There is no way to know what tomorrow will bring....or even if there will be a tomorrow. We must live each moment....thank you ![]() Isis...thank you for your reply and your concerned and touching correspondence regarding this tragedy. You are appreciated... ![]() deVine One...but only words uless we act on them. We must strive for that. I'm going to try my best....thank you for your comment ![]() Duncan...and your reply has reached into mine. Talking and crying to your dog is a very special thing. They always show such compassion in their eyes, don't they? Thank you for sharing that.... Gunslinger..exactly as I would expect our thoughts to do. Thank you, friend... Dee....you just did..thanks! ![]() Marge...the world will always be a good place as long as you are in it..many hugs reserved for you ![]() vicky...as I am for you! Thank you for being you and allowing me to know you ![]() Trillium...it will....for a while. The trick is to keep it going. Let's try...ok? ![]() faterider..right you are! No sense putting it off...that's the perfect answer! ![]() Charisma...and thank you for everything you are ![]() |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Mike, Well written wise words. |
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Lady In White![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
There will be tomorrows for us all, for we know how to band together, and we most certainly know what is right, and how to proceed. Well done, Sir! |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Consider yourself Hugged for this beautiful advice. Our loved ones are precious always, but we must be thankful that we're here with them for sure. Thank you Balladeer! Sincerely, Regina |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
You always say the right words on the right time. a ![]() Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Yes, yes, yes. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Very good advice for anytime. Thank you. ~Time has cast a spell on you |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
Michael, You have said very valuable words here....these events have made me take a closer look at what I have and taught me how to appreciate it more...we need more acts of kindness in this world! ![]() Cindi God is our inspiration; Words of the heart can be music to our ears |
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Mysteria![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
This is kinda my credo every day, but tomorrow just for you - a stranger shall be hugged like a bear! Good advise from a wonderful heart! (I'll let you know how they react) ![]() ~*Be Kind To Your Fellow Man, Lend Him A Helping Hand, Put A Little Love In Your Heart*~ |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
the title alone speaks the hope and promise....... tomorrow........ we'll all be here having learned from today..... as always, fine writing, 'deer Poet |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
But we may NOT have tomorrow to do all these things in...we have now...NOW...dont wait til tomorrow....dont wait to tell someone you care...dont live unhappy...you only have NOW...hugs Michael... |
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CAVECANEM Junior Member
since 2000-08-05
Posts 43Nevada USA |
Thank you for the gentle reminders |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Thank YOU. I'll do all that and a little more. |
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Topheth Member
since 2001-09-08
Posts 297Texas |
A pleasure to read. |
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