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JoMason
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0 posted 2001-12-08 03:15 AM


It's Right

This thing I do . . .
I've heard those words;
Haven't you?

Most people hope to avoid
This thing I do.
It's impossible without the Lord.

As well as my husband dear,
Without whose help
My ability would disappear.

This thing I do
Wears and tears on me;
But joy comes too from caring for you.

Some nites become long.
Some days are so hard.
Yet I know it can't be wrong.

When your eyes shine bright,
And I see you smile.
I know this thing I do is right.

Jo Mason



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nakdthoughts
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1 posted 2001-12-08 07:47 AM


very sweet and endearing words

~Wynter

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2 posted 2001-12-08 04:18 PM


As long as you feel it is right, keep on doing it! Beautiful!
Irish Rose
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3 posted 2001-12-08 04:29 PM


Jo, this is really wonderful to read.

Kathleen (Kay)
"When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey."
Laurie Lee

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4 posted 2001-12-08 05:28 PM




(smiles) Oh Jo, this is sooooooo touching, as long as it makes both you and her happy, do what your heart desires! (sigh) Soooooo beautifully touching, sweet Jo, I love your words! (kiss on cheek) We all love you, sweet friend! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet JoMason, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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5 posted 2001-12-08 05:30 PM


A lovely poem, Jo.  It sounds as if you are taking care of your mom quite well.
  Good for you!

copyright2001 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

rwood
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6 posted 2001-12-09 09:27 AM


A lovely voice of heart. We all will meet this day one way or another. A hardship and a blessing to know our loved one is cared for properly. I admire your thoughts in this.

Sincerely,
Regina

It's all in the mind
Except for what's in the heart.
http://www.mygem.net/heartquill

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