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Questions of life?, as the years go on.
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Questions of life?, as the years go on. |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia 
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As each day passes, as I age, my thoughts and ways reveal A changing in my attitude, a change in how I feel The years have brought me challenges; they’ve tested me each day I’ve now some answers that I seek, as luck to come my way We’re lucky just to have one friend who’s true and tells the truth Blessed to have a loving spouse who’s loved us since our youth Lucky to be in a job, which gives our future hope Blessed to have a dreamer’s mind and thoughts to just elope It’s hard to change the daily chores, to change what fate has dealt It’s hard to change the way you live, to speak of thoughts you’ve felt But good to simply have a dream, to wish upon a star Good to live in freedom’s home, to be just who we are For dreaming, it is normal, for fame for wealth and more But money brings not happiness to knock upon ones door And though we think that grasses are sweeter by the way I look now on all that I have and get on with my day For things could be much grimmer, as many others see Living in a land of hate, is not as it should be So today I will start smiling for all the things I’ve got Dreaming still of many things, but whinging now, I’m not But each day I still question, for that is life. ??????? |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Rick: I very much enjoyed this read - well written and I liked the line ..............So today I will start smiling for all the things I’ve got.... Bravo! it's good to smile! :: Roniece [This message has been edited by Roniece Dawson-Bruce (edited 10-28-2001).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You are indeed blessed, as we are, by you... well done, Sir! |
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The Rusty Knight Member
since 2001-08-29
Posts 414Texas |
Good one Rick. I think we all ask the same questions as we get older and mello out a little. Sometimes the answer takes years to find, but the quest is a fun adventure. Death comes not when we cease to breathe, but when we cease to dream. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Rick, I like this, we so need to be happy for what we have, but I too, cannot stop dreaming or questioning why this is life.. Ah well, very good write. Sandra |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
For dreaming, it is normal, for fame for wealth and more But money brings not happiness to knock upon ones door And though we think that grasses are sweeter by the way I look now on all that I have and get on with my day For things could be much grimmer, as many others see Living in a land of hate, is not as it should be So today I will start smiling for all the things I’ve got Dreaming still of many things, but whinging now, I’m not  Big smile! We have so much to be thankful for...our dreams..goals..are still attainable. If we try just right...we will arrive at them...but I'm happy with who I am..where I'm going. where I've been. Poetically wise you are. Blessed...Sincerely, Regina |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh Rick ... I love your pondering in this perfectly flowing piece. Wonderful weave of thought-filled sentiments, composed with a perfect cadence and rhyme. Very much enjoyed! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
BRAVO!!!!Questions and answers that are just right. You make me open my eyes to what is truly important. A magnificent poem that had me smiling because you said it so well. BRAVO!!More please. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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