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  Posted by The Poet OS™ Wed Nov 25, 2009 11:45pm PST

  A very good write, PWC. Hope you have a good Thanksgiving.

  Have a good evening.

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  Posted by Gypsy woman Sat Nov 28, 2009 1:48pm PST

  Hi Mr. Poet

  Hope you are doing fine. I've been busy visiting with my Dad at the hospital. 3 weeks ago, he had a cancerous tumor removed. All went well. The power of prayer is amazing!!!!!!

  I liked this new poem, full of hope and gratefulness too :)

  Please stay strong, lots of people are praying for you too!

  Your friend,

  Gypsy woman

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  Posted by Big Ron Sat Nov 28, 2009 1:52pm PST

  God Bless You!!!!! BigRon

  Well put..................

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  Posted by TasselLady Sat Nov 28, 2009 2:18pm PST

  God bless you PWC!! I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. You are in our hearts and in our prayers too! (((hugs)))!!!!! Amy

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  Posted by Super Abuelita Sat Nov 28, 2009 2:32pm PST

  PWC,

  Your ability to express yourself always amazes me.

  Today is special, to many of us.

  I cannot change my past, or guarantee my future.

  But I can seize "today" and make the best of it.

  Know there are many on this journey with you.

  You have touched many a soul.

  Love,

  Super A

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  Posted by dolphin™ Sat Nov 28, 2009 2:34pm PST

  PWC,

  This is the most profound line :

  Regret and sorrow only take away from today;

  Many a day I've seen of this,

  I clean a lifes slate to keep my eyes and heart clear.

  A Beautiful poem PWC,

  Many clear days for you ahead

  Prayers In Full Circle

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  Posted by Mrs. Carol B Sat Nov 28, 2009 2:46pm PST

  Evenin' Mr. Poet,

  Very inspiring poem. I am at a loss for words today after a rough night at Hospice. Very difficult passing for someone who came to us at 6:30 pm and died at 4:00 am. He had a very large family and wife who was in total denial. Spent hours at her side to make certain she was in her best possible state when her beloved husband took his last breath. Even at that moment she said, "he's going to come back." It was then I hugged her and said, "no." I've slept most of today both from exhaustion and just not wanting to get up and do basically nothing of any consequence. My work is so intense that sometimes everyday life is just too boring for me. That's when I'm glad to have my painting. Sometimes it's the only thing that can make me feel alive; when I create something beautiful. I often say my paintings are like "giving birth to a child" and now I realize it's the opposite of being a Hospice nurse and dealing with death; that's why my paintng is so important to me.

  I hope you've had a good day. Wish I could say more, do more.

  Carol

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  Posted by peacegirlalways Sat Nov 28, 2009 3:10pm PST

  hi Mr.poet that was so good thanks v

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  Posted by SILENT KNIGHT Sat Nov 28, 2009 3:44pm PST

  You make it easy to relate for those who have no idea.

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  Posted by Z's Sat Nov 28, 2009 7:11pm PST

  Mr. Poet-- I loved what you wrote on Angela's blog. I wasn't going to say that, but, I read your "about me" and you said if we read what you write, to let you know.

  I wish I could say that I would be changed from it, but I have been around long enough to know that I have deceived myself before with the lie that I would change, forever, into a perfectly compassionate human being after reading something so profound. The truth is, it is a minute by minute decision to treat others with compassion, and not let petty differences get in the way of that. In a way, I envy you your position of seeing things with such clarity, although I'm sure you'd trade that position for almost anything.

  I really enjoyed this current poem too. It's a great statement to those of us who don't know our time is limited, and who need to be reminded of what is truly important.

  God bless you. Thank you for imparting the wisdom that your circumstance has brought you. It is a very self-less thing.

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