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SmartChick
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0 posted 2003-10-21 10:56 AM



Listen With Open Ears
~ By Sue ~

When you see someone who is sad
Take time to listen with open ears
Show them that you really care
And you may lessen some tears

Once they have been beaten down
Being told that no one cares
Whatever they may be going through
They will not be so quick to share

It is a lonely life to live
Not having anyone there
To show that they understand
Or that they even care

To know that someone else may care
May lessen the pain they have inside
Years of pain inflicted in the past
May soon begin to subside

10-21-03

© Copyright 2003 Sue Graves - All Rights Reserved
El_Campeador
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1 posted 2003-10-21 10:59 AM


So true... That is one of the reasons I enjoy poetry - it is a tool of comfort and support.

“We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson

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2 posted 2003-10-21 11:33 AM


SweetSuzieQ~
Yeppers ... a sincere smile and a hug cost us nothing to give ...but oh, the *gifting* of it can truly change someone's day~

Lovely thoughts, hon~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram
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3 posted 2003-10-21 11:38 AM


This reminded me of a poster I have on my bedroom door behind me:

'We can only see with open eyes.
We can only listen with open ears.
We can only think with open minds.'

Nice poem.

Earth Angel
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4 posted 2003-10-21 11:46 AM


~ written by one whose ears, eyes and heart are open...

Loving hugs and smiles,
Linda

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5 posted 2003-10-21 03:47 PM


Very beautiful and oh so true write dear lady.
~Hugs to you Sue!

~Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile~

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6 posted 2003-10-21 03:50 PM




(smiles) Oh Sue, you speak with the deepest understanding of compassion, sweet friend, a true friend always listens and you have that skill of bringing a warm smile to ones heart even on the cloudiest day! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth
I can see the sun set and I perceive

***Live***

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