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Larry C

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0 posted 2002-02-17 06:15 PM

Once is Enough
By Larry Chadwick

We’ve got one life,
And that’s enough.
But to do it twice,
Would be so tough.

Don’t get me wrong,
It’s been a blast.
But I’m all through,
When this is past.

Where it was hard,
It would be the same.
Where it was good,
I don’t want to change.

So I’ll take my chances,
On what I’ve lived.
Keep what I’ve got,
And what you did give.

That doesn’t mean,
I’ve done it all right.
Thought you should know,
I’m satisfied tonight.

February 17, 2002

1slick_lady
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standing on a shadow's lace

1 posted 2002-02-17 06:21 PM

"I’m satisfied tonight."

what a WONDERFUL thing to be able to say...helen

catalinamoon

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The Shores of Alone

2 posted 2002-02-17 06:24 PM

Nice compliment to whoever is making you feel so content.
Sandra

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

3 posted 2002-02-17 07:33 PM

quote:
Where it was hard,
It would be the same.
Where it was good,
I don’t want to change.

YES!!!

[This message has been edited by Sunshine (02-17-2002 07:33 PM).]

BluesSerenade
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By the Seaside

4 posted 2002-02-17 07:55 PM

Like the song goes,
we may lose and we may win
but we will never be here again!
(maybe I'll be a rock star in my next life)

Life is truly our greatest blessing,
so we live and let live and move on!

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

5 posted 2002-02-17 08:06 PM

That doesn’t mean,
I’ve done it all right.
Thought you should know,
I’m satisfied tonight.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Larry this is wonderful to be able at the end of a day, say it was good enough, or you did well enough to be satified!
~Hugs, Nancy~

~Time has cast a spell on you,
So that you won't ever forget me~

Larry C

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6 posted 2002-02-17 08:11 PM

helen,
Thanks. Peace of mind is quite valuable!

Sandra,
That would be my wife.

Thanks.

Sunshine,
Cool. Me too.

Lori,
You can't change the past but you can change yourself. Thanks.

Nancy Lee,
Thanks.

Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself. Leo Tolstoy

Victoria

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since 2000-08-12

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7 posted 2002-02-17 08:15 PM

If only everyone could be this content..you do sound like a happy person..nicely said Larry..

~Vic

vandana

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8 posted 2002-02-17 08:18 PM

enjoyed

Mistletoe Angel

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9 posted 2002-02-17 09:34 PM

(big hugggssssss) Awwwwwww, you sound so happy, I am delighted to feel this! I too believe in living just once and loving each day to the greatest joy! (smiles) We all love you so much, sweet friend, may everyday bring you great happiness! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Larry, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

JBaker515

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10 posted 2002-02-17 09:36 PM

Larry- your way with words are wonderful, and this shows it clearly!

strbbux
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11 posted 2002-02-17 09:37 PM

Very nice Bill. I read in the paper that a phsychologist asked the question. If there were a pill that would give eternal life on earth to you and your loved ones, would you take it? Haunting question isnt it? My answer is NO, once around is enough for me. This poem was timely for me, and I love it. floria

Floria

"Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

Magnus

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12 posted 2002-02-17 09:40 PM

Larry...This is contentment at it's highest.
Excellent...I hope I can feel the same way

Larry C

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13 posted 2002-02-17 09:45 PM

Victoria,
Well...any happier and I'd be twins!

Thanks.

vandana,
Oh good. Thanks.

Noah,
Good for you! Thanks.

Jeff,
Such kind words.

Thanks.

floria,
I'll wait for heaven! Thanks.

rosepetals25

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14 posted 2002-02-17 09:45 PM

Larry,

How wonderful it must be to honestly be able to writes these words. I enjoyed

Hugs,
Tara

"My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read"
- Motley Crue, Home Sweet Home

Larry C

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15 posted 2002-02-17 09:46 PM

Magnus,
I hope it's soon! Thanks.

Madame Chipmunk
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Michigan

16 posted 2002-02-17 09:50 PM

A wonderful sentiment, Larry...I really envy you!

But I'm a witch and witches are never satisfied!

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Larry C

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United States

17 posted 2002-02-17 09:52 PM

Tara,
Being at peace is a good thing. Thanks.

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