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Sowing Seeds of Need Not Greed
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Sowing Seeds of Need Not Greed |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada 
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 ~* Sowing Seeds of Need Not Greed *~ Do you see the footsteps left In the sand of your life? Or have they been washed out to sea, By work, worry, and constant strife? Life is such a fragile gift, Let's watch our step along its course, One split second can rewrite our life Leaving no time for remorse. Once the pendulum gets shifted, Any plans we might have sown, Get changed in that instant As our loved ones are left alone. Those who care are left behind In a dark puzzle of disarray, Picking up the missing pieces, Trying to get onto another day. If we use our internal compass and search for our balance lost, We’ll find that family, faith, and friends Are all-important at any cost. This gift of life is so very fragile As day after day we try to balance it all, We can't loose sight of what matters, It will soften even the hardest fall. Family, faith, and friendships These three ingredients are all we need As we travel through our lifetime If it’s our soul we hope to feed. Try not to confuse want with need, It’s nothing more than simple greed. [This message has been edited by Mysteria (06-18-2003 01:37 PM).] |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Life is such a fragile gift Let's watch our step along its course One split second can rewrite our life Changing it without recourse. Dear Mysteria, I so love your poetry. You zoom in and force the reader to view their life and times close up, and it is lovely. Thank you dear Lady for all that you do and all that you are. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
You've said it all! A very fine write! Full of meaning and import!  Warm hugs, EA |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
"Try not to confuse want with need, It’s nothing more than simple greed." Though I never considered myself a greedy man, it is hard sometimes not to want (it all) Good one Sharon |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
this needs to be read at the start of each day...awesome piece! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sharon...A good message, my friend.  |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Simply one of your best and so true!! We all need to have this framed and hanging on our walls.  |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I came to correct the mistakes in this and there you all were! I wrote that in the submission box again - as they come to me sometimes like that, and then I copy to word, silly huh? This was born out of a shopping spree I had, and after it was done I had to question why I did it? It's too deep  to explain why, but had I gotten to what was causing that behaviour I would have more money in my pocket and less "stuff." Usually I do have my priorities right, but not this one time, AND I had it all delivered to Nan's  How's that for an explanation? LOL, and thank you all - I will now go practice what I preach and stop some of this "stuff" from arriving. Was nothing more than a moment of temporary insanity, really! [This message has been edited by Mysteria (06-18-2003 01:51 PM).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Very nicely written, Sharon. But I still want it all! LOL, of course I do, so I can give it all away to SOME ONE else, who almost always needs it more than I do. Is this a confession from our favorite shop-till-you-drop poet?    |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
So funny, now you've gone and made more work for yourself by having to return all the stuff you didn't need in the first place. The sentiment is wonderful no matter what you say. Have a safe trip Mysteria and lots and lots of fun. hugs~ |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Sharon, This time I agree with Poet deVine. Print it and hang it on the wall.  |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Family, faith, and friendships These three ingredients are all we need As we travel through our lifetime If it’s our soul we hope to feed. Try not to confuse want with need, It’s nothing more than simple greed. Sharon, I think that I need to frame this and hang it on the wall... Very good words to live by, Sharon.  Hugs Ethel [This message has been edited by garysgirl (06-18-2003 04:08 PM).] |
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Jason Lyle Senior Member
since 2003-02-07
Posts 1438With my darkling |
Very good write.Full of truth.Made me think alot. I need a 2003 Porsche 911 I want a cherry 1970 challenger I learn here every day! |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
. . . and maybe a little fire and a couple of sharp sticks? But I think you are right, greed has pretty much got us by the short hairs. We'll pay one day . . . Kraw' |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Family, faith, and friendships These three ingredients are all we need As we travel through our lifetime If it’s our soul we hope to feed. Amen! *S* And LOL at your comments... here I was thinking you were putting your shopping in perspective... instead, you were on a guilt trip! LOL Your words are as wise as they are beautiful. *S* |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
If we use our internal compass and search for our balance lost, We’ll find that family, faith, and friends Are all-important at any cost. Sharon, the important thing here is that you recognize what you did. So many people do not and 'greed' can destroy their lives and the lives of loved ones. We all have moments when we do things and question 'why.' I can't wait to see you and hmmm...no shopping or yes shopping in Boston! Hugs, Marti |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
How do you write something this good in the submission box? I'm jealous... |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well even I learned from what I wrote in this one friends, so thank you so much. Hey Nan, it's easy ... you don't worry about all that rhyming business or iambic tootsies, or any of that stuff. You just sort of write something to or about yourself, then go find a pretty picture to match. Try it - even a good writer like yourself can do it with practice, and if you need help let me know okay?  |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) That is one misconception that is destroying this world right now, and I see the chasm between those who want and those who need growing each day with the corrupt politics and lack of compassion! (sad sigh) I pray soon greed can be eradicated and everyone can find what they need, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sharon, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
LOL at your reply to Nan, Sharon. ?iambic tootsies? ROTFL |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Life is such a fragile gift,......" Thats definitely true Mysteria, I always enjoy reading your poems...  ARCTIC WIND |
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