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Understanding
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Understanding |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia 
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What is understanding, is it weakness is it might? Is it saying yes at times when no would cause some petty fight? Is it changing ways with others to walk that mile they walk? Is it giving time and patience, to share ones heart and talk? Is it giving up ones pleasure so then there’ll be a smile? Is it giving up ones leisure so peace shall last a while? Is it sharing with another, to hear their point of view? Is it waking every morning with selfless things to do? Is it giving one encouragement, a hug to sooth a tear? Is it thinking not of selfish things, but others through the year? Is it being more that person that you wish you could be? Obeying all the rightful things and helping people see? Is it knowledge of the Bible, of news that fills the week? Is it knowing all the Authors and all the words they speak? Is it fluent speaking on a view of which just few do know? The integrated workings of a thing that will not go? Understanding means so many things, for one could not deny When people do and try to, the days with ease go by We may not do it always, or think just how we could For sometimes understanding does not mean what it should Understanding should be two way, a little give and take Being diplomatic in the judgments that we make Being an all rounder, with knowledge here and there Trying to be righteous and trying to be fair |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
I'll agree to that and that's the way to say it ... straight out  |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
My exact feeings..give and take..and when it is no longer there ..it is time to walk away. A perfect poem to be my first read today, Rick..made me smile *s Maureen |
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Kelley_Edwards Junior Member
since 2001-10-16
Posts 21USA |
It is a crime that this is not the norm, and how utterly sad it is not. Exceptionally insightful and well said. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Rick There are many words of wisdom in this wonderful poem! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Understanding is reading this, and nodding, yes.... thank you for writing my credo...what we try to do...quietly...no matter what... thank you, Rick... |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
"Understanding should be two way, a little give and take Being diplomatic in the judgments that we make Being an all rounder, with knowledge here and there Trying to be righteous and trying to be fair"   (sigh) Oh my gosh, this is a wonderfully thought-provoking poem, sweet friend, I believe that understanding all revolves around being fair and judgemental while also being considerate and relating in a compassionate sense while not overindulging someone! (big huggsssssss) I think there can be many answers to understanding, sweet friend, we all love you so much, this is outstanding! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Rick, thank you for sharing!   May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Rick, your poem speaks volumes about that one word....IF we all could live that way.. we wouldn't have to write poetry that is about heartbreak...etc... Thanx for this.. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Rick Your words certainly do speak volumes and leave me in awe at the intensity of your words. So many important messages you have given us. Take care........Sue Suetang |
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