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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia 
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In youth we realize little of our body or our age Regretting often moments when we reach an older stage When young the challenge came by, that we would take and run When older come their aliments and the pains that weigh a ton I find that after forty is the time that many dread The simple things get harder and we spend more time in bed The dreams that were our future seem much further than before And times of change turn scary, as we seem to battle more What once we took for granted seems much harder to attain And things we thought forever seem to struggle to remain Life becomes a question, with the answer hard to see Most days seem a hassle and the heart seems never free We dream things might get better, but years keep passing by Another lifetime challenge and another time to cry It’s only hopes and dreaming that keep us going on The smiles of our own children and the thoughts that we belong It might just be our challenge that will pass in years to come That we can say thank God to and joy in what’s become It might just be small moments; it might be all that’s there For all I know with only me, this time has come to share But may time come tomorrow when again I feel life new When I can see a future that is bright to get me through |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Rick! I do so enjoy your wise and philosophical writes! I always feel enriched after having read them. Thank you!  Love & Light, Linda |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Linda, thank you for always being there my friend, great to see you. Take care and be well. Sincerely Rick |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
This is a wise and beautiful write. I think pain ages everyone, no way around it. But sometimes, it can be taken with a sort of grace... and I see that you have taken it with just that  I love it! Always, Alyssa Poems are made by fools like me, |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
started out pretty depressing...making me dread forty but the light is always there at the end of your poetry thank you, m'friend |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Alyssa, thank you for your reply, we can not stop time, but go on as best we can, great to see you here, much appreciated. Dixie, dear friend, great to see you again, don't dread it Dixie, be happy to get there, I may complain a little, but there are more good days than there are bad, enjoy your youthful years and don't let your heataches get you down. Thank you for the reply, be well my friend and take care. Sincerely Rick. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Oh my, I do so feel this way. You always have a way of stating the emotional aspects of this time of life. Which I might add, is not my favorite. Sandra |
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Kevo Member
since 2004-06-02
Posts 466Navarro County, Texas, USA |
Very thought provoking, well-penned, poignant write. Reminding us all of what is most important in life. Your writing is so full of life and important messages, agendas, thoughts. Your words fall so profoundly on my eyes. Thank you for so many reminders. Regards from one who overslept today. Kevin |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
It might just be small moments; it might be all that’s there Rick - and it might just be those small moments that are the brightest. Also they are usually the ones that go overlooked. The old "stop and smell the roses" story. Everyday that we can wake up and breathe in the new morn's air is a treasure. I enjoyed this write very much. Chris Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale. |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
Rick, You captured life changes beautifully with your pen. Sadelite |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Sandra, I know just how you feel, I nearly get over one thing and then there is another, just gets a little too hard at times and does get one down. It is something we can't stop, be nice to turn the clock back at times and do some things that I can not any more. Thanks for the reply great to see you. Glad you had a good sleep Kevin, thank you for your rely, it was greatly appreciated and heart felt, have a lovely day my friend. Thanks for your reply Chris, Stop and smell the roses, we all should by rarely do and time just flies by, great to see you here, appreciated. Sadelite, lovely to see you here and read your reply, thank you for your time. To you all my friends, again thank you for all your comments, they are all treasured. Sincerely Rick |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
"It’s only hopes and dreaming that keep us going on The smiles of our own children and the thoughts that we belong" You're belonging quite eloquently...still. So very nice to see your words here. Sincerely, Reg |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
"It might just be our challenge that will pass in years to come That we can say thank God to and joy in what’s become It might just be small moments; it might be all that’s there For all I know with only me, this time has come to share" You are so right on with this one. I think these are reflections many of us have and you worded and phrased it all so well.  .....jo |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Rick Your words of wisdom shine brilliantly and touch our hearts in the most beautiful way. Take care.........Sue I am in motion |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Regina, great to see you here dear friend, great to get your reply thanks for reading and sharing, much appreciated. Jo, thanks for the reply once again, good to see you here, I think that many thoughts are those of others as well. Take care my friends till again. Sincerely Rick |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Hi Sue, again thank you dear friend, your words always mean a lot to me. Sincerely Rick |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
It might just be our challenge that will pass in years to come That we can say thank God to and joy in what’s become It might just be small moments; it might be all that’s there For all I know with only me, this time has come to share But may time come tomorrow when again I feel life new When I can see a future that is bright to get me through LIfe can change so abruptly at the snap of a finger... Very much enjoy reading you |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Your words are so full of wisdom Rick, it is always such a journey into your thoughts when I read your words.... thanks for letting us tag along down your roads of wisdom. Very well done. |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
LeeJ, dear friend, as I enjoy reading you, thank you so much for your reply, again much appreciated. Gentle Spirit, wonderful for you to reply with this, it is a pleasure to something share, great to have a family of friends who care. To you both dear friends, again thank you, take care and be well. Sincerely Rick |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
vandana, thank you for your reply, appreciated. Sincerely Rick |
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