61. The Irreplaceable
If you foolishly spend your money,
you can always earn some more.
If you happen to melt your sundae,
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62. My Four Seasons
Winter oh winter, how long will you stay?
Winter good old winter will you ever go away?
I liked you in the beginning and in the middle you were fine!
But, can someone pass me some crackers to go with my whine? -
63. Lessons
What are the lessons that we so deeply need to learn?
Are they lessons of making things better and bright?
Are they lessons of change making things right?
Featured Shared StoryWhat are we meant for? What does God have planned for us? We all have a purpose; that's what keeps us going, to keep living, to find out what we are meant to do in the world. God chooses our...
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64. In Progress
Striving daily for progress,
Learning a paradox too --
That it's not always forward movement;
Sometimes, the reverse will do.Featured Shared StoryI've only just found this poem of yours - I like it very much. I must look out for more of your work. Very best wishes, Ann.
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65. Forgiveness
I know forgiveness is good for my soul and my health.
A smile on my face is definitely my personal wealth.
I've lived too long holding a grudge
And found out if I wanted it to end I had to budge, -
66. 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 -
67. Life Lessons
I sat at the bedside
of a dying man.
With tears in his eyes,
he reached for my hand. -
68. 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. -
69. A Poison Tree
Famous Poem
Analysis of Form and Technique
I was angry with my friend:
I told my wrath, my wrath did end.
I was angry with my foe:
I told it not, my wrath did grow.Featured Shared StoryA Poison Tree is a short and deceptively simple poem about repressing anger and the consequences of doing so. The speaker tells of how they fail to communicate their wrath to their foe and...
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70. 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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71. Life Isn't Black And White
You can be unhappy and still be in love.
You can be in love and still walk away.
You can walk away and still feel the weight of loss.
You can feel the weight of loss and still stand tall. -
72. The Perfect Little Town
The little town was the perfect little town,
Where never would you see even one little frown.
No matter where you'd go around town to stroll,
There were perfect little houses, all in a perfect row. -
73. Advice To A Son
Famous Poem
Never trust a white man,
Never kill a Jew,
Never sign a contract,
Never rent a pew. -
74. 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 -
75. What I Would Have Done Differently
There would have been
so much I would have
done differently
if only I had knownFeatured Shared StoryFirst off, I like the poem. I too have pondered that same notion about going back in time and changing things for a better outcome. It's hard to say either way. Things could have been better...
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76. A Healthy Mind
Can a lush green forest grow
On a barren piece of land?
Or a building be constructed
On a giant heap of sand? -
77. When You Are Willing To Let Go
When you are willing
to let go of
what you are used to
and what you are -
78. Don't Take Your Troubles To Bed
Famous Poem
You may labor your fill, friend of mine, if you will;
You may worry a bit, if you must;
You may treat your affairs as a series of cares,
You may live on a scrap and a crust; -
79. The Path To Success
There's a goal in mind
Of riches and fame
There's a goal in mind
Of a well-known name -
80. One Hundred Sixty-Six
I used to believe
that I had to learn
how to love myself
before I could take care
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