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Leave the Future Be
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Leave the Future Be |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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Leave the Future Be By Larry Chadwick I’ve learned you can’t see from here to there, And I thank God for that and say so in a prayer. For if, like Him, I see the future right from here today, I’d be overwhelmed and filled with absolute dismay. It’s not that I can’t cope with the things that happen to me, I have my hands completely full without what is to be. Instead I’ll be content to leave the future up to the Divine, For like the saying goes, “I’d like to take it just one day at a time.” July 11, 2002 |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Very good words. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
you are so right, Larry and you wrote it perfectly... I think if we knew the future, we would be tempted to alter our lives in ways which would not work out in our best interests.  ~ many warm hugsLyra |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (smiles) Oh Larry, this is wonderful, sweet friend, yes, and I know if you embrace each present day with a smile the future will always hold many pleasant suprises for you! (big hugggssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is wonderful wisdom, we all love you so much!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
You're right, one day is scary enough! lol Though, it would be nice to occasionally get a peak at the last page. How many redheads will it take to get one little puppy to class? |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
I'll go for that. One day at a time is the best way to live. I think! |
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mycafe Senior Member
since 2002-05-23
Posts 584 |
Yes Larry, I do believe in letting nature take its course or rather, leave our destiny in God's hands. For now, let's live happily, whatever that's on its way to us...come what may. (oh yes, I pray for good things to happen too!  )mycafe Keep counting your blessings |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Larry Wise to take a day at a time like this...I cut it down even further to hours and minutes....fill them up with as much possitive as possible and you can change the future. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Larry Such wonderful words, filled with inspiration from the kindest of hearts. Take care.....Sue I am in motion |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
loner, Thank you for that. Lyra, I think you are absolutely right. Thanks. Noah, Yup...sometimes they're not pleasant surprises, but always surprises. Thanks. Duncan, If you peek...don't tell. I don't want to know. Thanks.  Sue, I agree and thank you. Show you care to those you love...today. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
mycafe, I'm with you, all the way. Thanks. Martie, That's an excellent plan and I like it. Thanks. Aww Sue, Thank you sweet friend. Show you care to those you love...today. |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
A lesson we should all learn. Enjoyed your way with words, Larry. *s When you think you have read it all, read some more. ~Dorene [This message has been edited by chansondegeste (07-12-2002 08:48 AM).] |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Larry, some days one hour at a time is enough for me. Love your musings and your wisdom Keth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
chansondegeste, Nice to meet you and thank you. Keth, I know what you mean and agree. Thank you so much. Show you care to those you love...today. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Yes we have enough happening today to keep us busy...would like to see into the future occasionally...James |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
One day at a time.....good enough for me...especially these days....  Hugsssssss Lauren~ The ocean looks like a thousand diamonds strewn across a blue blanket |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Larry C, Some people will never learn that. Enjoyed |
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Star T Member
since 2002-07-12
Posts 182Philadelphia, US |
i thot that was very very nice.although i know the future should be left alone,i actually find it very hard taking life a day at a time.but i'm learning gradually to do so.with more of ur kind of poems,i know i'll get there. |
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Kellie_Cantrell Senior Member
since 2002-05-22
Posts 1667New York |
--- Smile ---| | \ / \______ _____/ \__/ That was nice. Very true. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
James, But I don't think we could be selective. So I'd rather not look ahead at all. Thanks.Lauren, Yup...I know that feeling and agree. Thanks. Sy, Among other things that won't be learned. Thanks Sy.Star T, Welcome to Passions. Hope you like it here as much as I have. And thank you for your kind words. Peace. Kellie, Thank you and I'm glad you enjoyed. Hope all is well. Show you care to those you love...today. |
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Kellie_Cantrell Senior Member
since 2002-05-22
Posts 1667New York |
Larry all your words brighten my days, all your poems make me smile. Thank you |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kellie, Well thank you dear girl. That is a little bonus for me. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
I amen this one! Food for thought my friend. Deb |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Deb, Well, thank you and I hope to be able to manage each of those days. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Music Maker Member
since 2002-07-07
Posts 152THE ORIGINAL !!!! |
Larry, The Song goes (I think!) 'One Day at a time, sweet Jesus, One Day at a time,...etc..), and whatever we do, that is all we can do, just take each day as it comes. Who is to know what is around the corner?, It could be happiness, it could be sorrow - just best that we don't know - and we have been around long enough now to know whatever it is - we will cope, and the older and wiser you get, the easier it becomes. I wish you Peace and Happiness for you and yours. John |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
wonderfully expressed, like your inspirational thoughts ((hugs)) Charisma |
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