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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Scorn and misery are always tolerable, for they barely cover the nakedness of a heart and soul shattered beyond compare, perhaps, before even, having had the chance to find the meaning of love, the joy of living, the beauty within themselves and others. God, help me not to react too quickly to an unhappy person today, whose only contact with decency might be just me. And, God? Please forgive me, all the untold number of times ~I did~! . . ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
nice thoughts... and a nice attitude to adopt I enjoyed |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
what a lovely thought for around Christmas time when tensions and stress levels are high...and for everyday throughout the year too...just beautiful! |
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WinterWren Senior Member
since 2002-12-01
Posts 1044...Coming to |
Wonderfully beautiful poem. Very well expressed. Laugh often, love much, live well. WinterWren |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Sadly, the right time of year for this reminder of patience. Enjoyed |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Thank you for the wake-up call...I've been guilty of this more times than I care to recall... believe in what your heart feels... |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Same here. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
'... God, help me not to react too quickly to an unhappy person today, whose only contact with decency might be just me...' There's a lot of unhappy people roaming around in the malls at this time of year. It's a real struggle to remain decent and not act just like them. This was a great reminder to act civilized and keep a smile on our faces.  Thanks Pat, Hugs, Marti |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Pat It is good to remember not to feel anger towards some of gruff manner, and realize that it is not you that upsets them, but themselves. Thank you for sharing this wisdom. |
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The Lonely Stranger Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 361Upstate, NY, USA |
This kind of reminds me of the prayer of St. Francis of Assis. It is very nice ..... and the first stanza is so much to think about. ... and they sent him home happy ... one hundred percent. |
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Sunkissed Senior Member
since 2002-12-03
Posts 610 |
Nicely said. Sunkissed |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Treat others as gently as we'd hope to be treated. Nicely penned, Pat...and wise The stars will shine when I am gone, |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
regards2you - great write from within... BC |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Pat, this is a very good poem, filled with truths. May God help me, too. Thank you for writing this, friend. "Love makes the world go around" |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
If only more people thought this way what a world it could be..thanks |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Pat~ Beautiful words to live by. I often find myself taking things out on another, just because I am having a bad day. It shouldn't be that way. Thanks for the eye opener...Paul  |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Pat~ Beautiful words to live by. I often find myself taking things out on another, just because I am having a bad day. It shouldn't be that way. Thanks for the eye opener...Paul Sorry for the double post, I hit the wrong button. [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (12-07-2002 02:24 AM).] |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Ron, Thanks for the "nice thoughts and attitude", appreciate your comments. Dixie, Yes, right about the tensions and stress.Thanks for the"just beautiful." WinterWren, Thanks for responding, glad you liked it; that it is wonderful/beautiful.. Richard, Yes, a reminder of patience; thank you for taking the time to read and respond. Scorpio and Pilgrimage, Yes, a wake-up call, and I too, am guilty far too often, insensitive to others.. Marti, A smile on my face, or similar, I had considered for title. Thanks. Martie, Your response is exactly what I had in mind with the writing of the first stanza. You never know what is behind the the "gruff" manner, but it is not love within, and clearly, ~without~ The Lonely Stranger, I know what you mean., re: St. Francis poem....the first stanza, originally had two other stanzas of like thoughts and I decided it might be too much...so opted for this finish... Thank you for replying. Sunkissed, Thanks. Michael, Yes, of course. thanks. Bill, Thank you. Ethel, Yes, may God help us all. Thanks. Aenimal, It sure would. Thank you... Paul, Nice for you to read and respond. Welcome for the eye-opener..smiles to you... Thanks to all of you. Happy holidays. ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
************************ God, help me not to react too quickly to an unhappy person today, whose only contact with decency might be just me ************************ A wonderful thought, a daily action. |
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