41. Do Not Love Half Lovers
Famous Poem
Do not love half lovers
Do not entertain half friends
Do not indulge in works of the half talented
Do not live half a life and do not die a half death
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42. The Wisdom Of Children
Wonder what it's like to be scared every day,
Knowing war and destruction are on the way?
Not able to run and play in the park,
Never camp out in the yard after dark. -
43. The Pathway To Success
Conquering Adversity: The Pathway To SuccessWe sometimes complain that times are rough.
Money is tight and the going is tough.
The problem of life seems to conspire
To shake you, break you, and drag you through mire -
44. Speak The Language Of Your Heart
Each day we wake is such a gift;
No moment's guaranteed.
Tomorrow isn't promised,
But to fate we must concede.Featured Shared StoryThis touches my heart deeply. I believe life is more about what "IS" rather than the what "WAS" with unresolved issues between family or friends. I am in recovery with four estranged...
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45. Temperance
Get annoyed with someone
And explode in fury
But later after calming down
You'd look back -
46. Never Say That Word
It is a small word
with a big bite,
the worst ever heard;
it is just not polite. -
47. How To Fight An Ego
Have you ever fought an ego?
It's a pretty tough thing to beat
It has no face, no head, no heart
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48. Possibilities
We never know if we're right
If we're not willing to be wrong.
We never know how far we'd go
If we never fight hard and long.Featured Shared StoryA wonderful poem and so true...
If we live in wait and hesitate, who knows what a future we would make. Life can change in an instant. Nothing is for sure. We should if we could take any... -
49. Life Lessons
I sat at the bedside
of a dying man.
With tears in his eyes,
he reached for my hand. -
50. The Chrysalis
We are never finished products,
No matter how long we live.
There's always something we can add,
Like learning to forgive. -
51. You Don't Have To Be A Doormat
When I was young and insecure,
And desperate to be liked.
I tended to withdraw in pain
And flee instead of fight. -
52. Life Will Bloom When It Is Ready
I keep pulling
on my roots
urging them to grow
impatient for the bloom -
53. Windows
Famous Poem
I looked through others' windows
On an enchanted earth,
But out of my own window-
Solitude and dearth. -
54. Start Where You Stand
Famous Poem
Start where you stand and never mind the past,
The past won't help you in beginning new,
If you have left it all behind at last
Why, that's enough, you're done with it, you're through; -
55. The Jealous Heart
Jealousy is such an ugly beast,
Consuming in a ruthless feast,
Every thought of rational notions
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56. Time Keeps Marching On
Time passes all so quickly,
Moments melting into years.
It's true, time waits for no one,
And the end is always near.Featured Shared StoryAnother lovely poem, Patricia - keep them coming. Very best wishes, Ann
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57. The Best Day Of My Life
The best day of my life,
When will it be?
When I score top grades,
Or get a meal free? -
58. The Number 24 Bus
Life is like a journey on the number 24 bus,
So welcome aboard, young one; come, sit here with the rest of us.
Let's hope you're going to be on here for more than just a while.
Look out of the window, young one, and enjoy every single mile. -
59. The Old Mill
Famous Poem
One hundred years the mill has stood:
One hundred years the dashing flood
Has turned the wheel with roaring sound,
Through foaming waters, round and round. -
60. Moving Toward Temporary
Sometimes your best isn't enough
And happiness comes after sorrow
Life isn't always going to be rough
Yet, I can't speak for tomorrow
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