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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada 
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Reflections How strange it seems when ringing in Another year again, It gives us pause to look back, Re-evaluate, and then … To reminisce on times gone by, The good, the bad, the strange, The ups, the downs, the joys, the tears, The laughter and the pain. Reflect upon the days you’ve had, The challenges you’ve faced, The trials and tribulations; And the mem'ries not erased. For you must keep these thoughts with you And dare not shy away; Our difficult remembrances Have special roles to play. They help us to become the Very person that we are; Each incident, each moment passed, Both recent and a’far. Take pride in your accomplishments, Be proud to be your best … For each day’s like a lesson, And each moment, like a test. /Kit McCallum Thank you for asking me to post this one as a New Year's verse Regina. I think I wrote this about 6 year ago. I've been a little busy of late and have been missing some wonderful poetry, I'm sure ... so I apologize everyone if I've seemed a little absent this past week or so. I was in a car accident Wednesday (I'm OK ... just got a little shaken up), and I've been also been having some fun getting a little sidetracked building some smilies. If you want to have a peek, I have them posted on my site.  http://www.geocities.com/kwmccallum/pmain.html Hope everyone is doing well, and I promise to do some more reading soon!  [This message has been edited by Sunshine (edited 12-09-2001).] |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
It is that time of year when we should look back on this year - many will look at the tragedy I'm sure. I hope we can all find something happy to think about too. For me it was the birth of my first grandbaby!! And for 365 days of Passionate reading.  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
quote: Now you KNOW I cant let that one slide by.  Sweets you been "building smiles" around here for a LONG time ... all you have to do is SHOW UP AND? If you are missing poetry? that means we are missing you But do what ya gotta do and know we're saving your spot for you  Sprayed across my heart and hers |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Kit, Glad your back, love the way you write. *L* |
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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
I really liked this a lot, Kit. Such wisdom in your words. Excellent write! Michael Michael Auguste~ |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 YAY!!! (big hugggsssssss) May we all cherish all the accomplishments we've made and the love we have shared every year as many more blessings will come to us all these years! (smiles) BRAVO!!! I LOVE IT!!! (kiss on cheek) Your words are always so beautiful, may you have the happiest holidays! I love you, sweet friend! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kim, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Kit, I wouldn't go through this year for all the tea in China! Kathleen (Kay) |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Lovely write as always Kit. All the best to you and yours! Thanks for the new smilies! ~hugs, Nancy~ "A dream is a wish your heart makes..." |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Fantastic poem, and glad you are okay. You site is looking awesome Kit, and may sneak a smilie one of these days, thank you. You take care of yourself, and we all have moments where we can't keep up with this place, so take one, you deserve it! ~*~ Carpe' Diem ~*~ |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Hey....whats a moth-girl gotta do to get a butterfly smiley around here? One with wings that move hahaha I dont ask for much ROFL hey...I could have asked for a later-gator smiley  Its not like you to say sorry, |
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Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia |
Kit, this is a beautiful piece here...and though some will look back at this year and be sad, given what has taken place in the USA not too long back, but, with this write and your heart so strongly behind it, it will help those that have endured any loss at all. Those who haven't had a bad year, will also respect this and take a second to look back and be thankful for what they do have. I know I am. Wonderful write here. Sauni @~~~>~~ |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kit, I'm so glad Regina persuaded you to repost. Wise words indeed. Glad you're okay after your accident. Look forward to the smilies. Would love some lessons as to how to do that. Glad you're back. The past is history and the future is a mystery, but today is a gift and that is why it is the present! |
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Allan Riverwood
since 2001-01-04
Posts 3502Winnipeg |
Hey YOU. This was written six years ago? Well I daresay you were quite the talented writer to come up with this... I have to say first that I love the title. It's perfect and summarizes the poem well. "Take pride in your accomplishments, Be proud to be your best … For each day’s like a lesson, And each moment, like a test." I like that stanza... it's very true. Thanks for spreading some of your knowledge with us...  Lotsa love, Kitty-girl... ~Allan |
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timothysangel1973
since 2001-12-03
Posts 1725Never close enough |
****(((((HUGS)))))**** That one is very pretty Kit! Being able to reflect allows you to improve... Very well penned! God Bless Timothys Angel  Dont let it end like this, tell them I said something. ~Pancho Villa |
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wornways Member
since 2001-10-18
Posts 204CA, USA |
the person we come to be though our time here ends for when our memory fades ever our ripples expand WARNING: this reader is not prone to terse, canned comments. [This message has been edited by wornways (edited 12-09-2001).] |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
A great, uplifting poem Thank you for posting LOve you Liz |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
When I think of Passions, several names come to mind, and yours is up there at the head of the list....keeping Ron busy with the new smilies added to the repertoire of faces that so many of us display, for aren't we all such a mix of joy and sadness, happiness and tears...you're smilies, and YOU, have added that much more to these Passionate Pages... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Seems this way...James |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Thank you so very much for the wonderful comments everyone. It really is hard to look back sometimes, and say "This was a year worthy of reflection" ... but I always find it's so important to do. And JM? Ask and you shall receive, butterfly gal ... hope you like it ...  http://www.geocities.com/kwmccallum/pmain.html Much appreciation to you all, /Kit [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (edited 12-09-2001).] |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Nice writing Kit ... like those smiles too  'YOWSA' |
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aries_luv_ppl Senior Member
since 2001-09-20
Posts 1448Universal Mind |
Good lesson... I'm taking note  ~Flower lasts so an hour, yet spring will brings her back to life again. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
  THANK YOU KIT AND RON |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Thank you everyone! ... and you're very, very welcome JM!  |
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