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passing shadows
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0 posted 2006-04-06 10:42 PM



Everyday People


I have found that you will smile
at some who won't smile back
you'll wave to others
who won't step off track
you'll look directly at them
they don’t make eye contact.

I have found that you will speak
to some that don't have ears
ask them how they are today
all you'll get are sneers
and it's just enough to bring
a caring person down to tears.

I have found that some
are simply having a bad day
and only need a hand
to help them on their way
to being the happy soul they were
before the onset of their gray.

Seven out of ten will smile
six out of ten will wave
five will look at you straight
four will speak and often rave
three will truly appreciate

two will reach for sun to save
the one out of ten
who stands at the grave,
wanting to feel alive again.

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StevenS
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1 posted 2006-04-06 10:56 PM


I will! I was born to boogie! Beautiful words to enhance the beautiful picture PS! :-)
latearrival
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2 posted 2006-04-06 11:11 PM


I have also found that a smile most always begets a smile. Good write. You Are Loved.
curiouse
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england
3 posted 2006-04-07 04:35 AM


this is wonderfull
Goldenrose
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4 posted 2006-04-07 04:36 AM


Kindness costs nothing...a fine write on a problem becoming more commonplace..thank you..

Goldenrose.

HopeS
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5 posted 2006-04-07 05:22 AM


Even across the miles , I will share you some hugs and smiles


Hope

fmlbarebackrider2001
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6 posted 2006-04-07 06:14 AM


I really enjoy this one. It brought a smile to my face and made me remember a little saying my papa use to tell me. "Smile at your enemies, it'll drive them crazy." lol Simple advice from a simple man.

Know yourself before you try to know someone else.

passing shadows
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7 posted 2006-04-07 01:51 PM


thank you each

I'm glad you enjoyed this oldie from my people-watching days

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