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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
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I have lived my life so timdily, Wading when another dived. Wondering at goals which others sought, And the prizes for which they strived. Not I to risk a broken neck, Because I had climbed too high. I left it to fool-hardy other to give, Those murky waters a try. Setting my journey on cruise control, Letting others speed on by; Not knowing what could lie ahead, To make them want to fly. Seeing all of the wonders along the way, The rest were too hurried to see. And some of God's greatest handiwork, Was enjoyed by only me. I picked up the refuse that others, Had carelessly cast away. I stopped at each Wayside Chapel, To take the time to pray. Pulling off when the day had ended, And the sun set in the west; I needed this gloriious spectacle, To give my soul a rest. There were so many times when sorrows, Brought down my graying head. I wondered if the trip was worth it, When all but grief had fled. But the light still shines about me, And love refills the space. The clear, still waters of my life, Reflect an unlined face. The chase after fame for another, Has left him with furrowed brow. And the riches he spent his life seeking, Only make his shoulders bow. We each choose our way quite early, Which direction our life will go. Whether we've chosen the better way, Takes almost a lifetime to know. By Joyce 7/01/2000 |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Dear Joyce; this wise and lovely poem attests to the fact that you have chosen the better way. love, ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: A lovely poem by a lovely lady! Betty Lou Hebert |
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anonymous albert ?
since 2001-03-23
Posts 2979 |
nicely written poem.. i liked this one it was lovely keep writing   ...? death is not the greatest loss in life. the greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live. -norman cousins |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Different life styles fasinate me and I saw so many things in this poem that reminded me to live now!!!! Kathleen Blake |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Such wisdom you've packed into this lovely piece! The road less traveled may be lonely but it's secure. Thank you, Rae |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
This sounds like a sound lesson on life from one who has lived it..... a survey was taken a few years ago from a number of seniors over 80 years old on the question of if they could change one thing in their life what would it be and most of their replies where that they would have taken more time to reflect on life. Makes me think perhaps I'm in the right forum as I go about reflecting on life and it's encouraging to know that I am not alone.... You have done a wonderful job of it here. Good work, I enjoyed the motor-home aproach to life... take it slow and easy and enjoy all the sights. Bob <>< |
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KokoStewartKoomoa Senior Member
since 2000-12-04
Posts 580Waikiki, Hawaii |
There is much wisdom in this beautifully done piece. Very thought evoking and good for one's soul to ponder these things Aloha with warmest regards, Koko |
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