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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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An optimist retires each night Smiles thinking of tomorrow Pessimist heaves the deepest sighs As he tallies day's sorrow One's "Yes I can" to everything The other's "I don't think so" A silver lining shines for one The other wallows in woe For one the days ahead are bright The other dreads what they bring World keeps turning round and round And neither changes a thing. [This message has been edited by suthern (06-19-2003 08:11 PM).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Very true words here Suthern.. Excellent write. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Ruth, I lived with that once... 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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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
So true, Suthern Lady. A very good poem.  Hugs  Ethel |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
whats this...another post from Ruth???  WELL..where the heck is the Capt??? he nags and nags and now hes late  heheI do believe there is some action required by him Wisdom rhymes girlie...and twas a treat to read aloud..your cadence always is. ( gives me a reason to be in here talking to myself) LOL  No matter what the differences |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssssss) Oh Suthern, this is so very true, dearest friend, and it bothers me to see it all as this for without determination, the whole world can feel bleak and then before we know it we don't know how to live! (sad sigh) If light can produce a full moon, anything is indeed possible, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Suthern, 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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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Enchantress, Larry, garysgirl, JM & M'Toe: Thank you all so very much for reading and responding... I truly appreciate it. *S* And, yes, JM... you can't keel over from shock unless I get to do so also. LOL This is posted as a direct result of the nagging... though it may not quite be what anyone wanted? LOL But I had to take a bit of a break from the angst of the last one... how better than to play with words. *S* [This message has been edited by suthern (06-19-2003 09:49 PM).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
suthern...a pleasure to read you, as always! |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I'll take the silver lining, and the "Yes I can".... because I've seen those clouds and know that sometimes they happen, and yes, sometimes I can. Thank you, Suthern lady. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Yippy eye kye yeah! Which one do you think I "usually" am! tehe I love it when I see a title with your name next to it!  Huggums darlin'! EA |
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Canon_D_111 Member
since 2003-06-04
Posts 58New York USA |
ahhh...and there is always water in my glass. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Martie: I thank you so much, kind lady. *S* Ratleader: I wish you that silver lining in abundance, my friend... and all bright days along the way. *S* Thank you so much! *S* EA: Hmmm..... just a minute... lemme think.... ROFL... You do make me smile, lady... and I thank you! *S* Canon: But is it half full or half empty? *S* Thank you very much for reading. *S* [This message has been edited by suthern (06-20-2003 07:15 AM).] |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
I'd be a pessimist but it probably wouldn't work out anyhow.... "I don't want to" is the worlds most used excuse. Wise write gal... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Toe: How I know... I'm guilty of using it over and over every morning... and every time the werk monster bellows! LOL Thank you, sweets... *S* |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
how about optimists who want to smile but sometimes cry or pesimists who wipe away their frown, and sometimes smile or one who has so many names she can't decide which one she is......?? very nicely done lady..... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
ROFL @ jellybeans... my sweet Sybil, you get a category all your own... perhaps titled "wonderful friend?" *S* Thank you... love you! *S* |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
suthern: that entire poem is me - both lol - insightful write indeed xxoo |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
im w sue im all the above!!!! lol always refreshing 2 read ur words If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. [This message has been edited by Ceinwyn (06-20-2003 03:02 PM).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
littlewing and Ceinwyn: I love it! LOL No either or... but both! LOL Thank you both so much! *S* |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
Well auntie -- yanno what I always say. I don't care if the glass is half empty or half full, as long as it's Jack Dannels in it Heckuva job here Ruth -- and I remember the days when you used to just lay back and read everybody else's stuff.... The last line is the trick huh? |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Oh winnower of wisdom, How is't that thou seest the light and I the dark and yet together we see the w/hole. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown [This message has been edited by Kethry (06-21-2003 12:20 AM).] |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
how'd ya get so smart? I envy your wisdom and grace |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I'd rather be around the one that smiles...James |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
I like this. I once read, An optimist thinks that this is the best possible world. A pessimist fears that this is true. Thanks, Melton |
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Canon_D_111 Member
since 2003-06-04
Posts 58New York USA |
suthern: it does not mater to me...half full, half empty...as long as there is water. I am not bother by how much is or is not in it...  peace love and understanding |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Happiness is what we make of it all, and yes action is required! Deb |
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D'sWhisper Member
since 2003-06-16
Posts 68Washington, USA |
:::Gulf Claps::: How quaint and fun this is. So true! So different but so alike where it counts. Bravo! ~DW~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Nephew dear: That works for me... make mine a double! LOL And that lay back time is coming again... believe me! LOL Thank you! Kethry: Balance. *G* Thank you, lady mine. *S* PS: I've been reading you! LOL Thank you! James: Hadn't we all?? LOL Thank you! 2dalimit: That sums it well... thank you! *S* Canon: I like that attitude... thank you so much for the return visit. *S* Blooming Rose: Thank you so much for reading. *S* D'sWhisper: Thank you... I'm so glad you liked! *S* |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Bump! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
bump..... one more trip to the top for you.. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Ruth, I've already replied to this one, but thought I'd reply again. I've been wallowing in woe for a few days now, and I'm so sick of seeing the glass half empty....back to the half full glass for me. Hey, that sounds like a good poem, huh? I think I'll go put a challenge in the discussion thing back there. LOL Hugs to you, my friend Ethel [This message has been edited by garysgirl (06-24-2003 04:27 PM).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
garysgirl: I hope that your glass will BE full, dear lady... you deserve it. *S* Thank you! *S* Ratleader & Cpat: Yanno? *S* I am truly blessed... I thank you both. *S* |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
A voice of honesty |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Truth be told in this poetic piece, flowed nicely dearest Ruth! ARCTIC WIND |
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