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  1. 21. Life Will Bloom When It Is Ready

    • By Vic Lejon
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2021 with permission of the Author.

    I keep pulling
    on my roots
    urging them to grow
    impatient for the bloom

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  3. 22. What I Would Have Done Differently

    • By M.B.Victoria
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2021 with permission of the Author.

    There would have been
    so much I would have
    done differently
    if only I had known

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    First 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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  5. 23. When You Are Willing To Let Go

    • By M.B.Victoria
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2021 with permission of the Author.

    When you are willing
    to let go of
    what you are used to
    and what you are

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  6. 24. Life Isn't Black And White

    • By Lauren Bowman
    • Published by Family Friend Poems February 2021 with permission of the Author.

    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.

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  7. 25. 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.

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    A 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...

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  8. 26. One Hundred Sixty-Six

    • By Tanya Markul
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2021 with permission of the Author.

    I used to believe
    that I had to learn
    how to love myself
    before I could take care

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  9. 27. Fighting For Their Affection

    • By Lauren Bowman
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2020 with permission of the Author.

    If they make you
    work for their attention
    fight for their affection
    beg for their love

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    A sad truth that takes many of us far too long to realize. Just because we want something or even think we deserve it, doesn't mean we will get it or even need it.

  10. 28. Lessons From Dad

    • By Randy Cadenhead
    • Published by Family Friend Poems August 2020 with permission of the Author.

    Love someone as best you can,
    but love.

    And have a dog,

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  11. 29. Never Say That Word

    It is a small word
    with a big bite,
    the worst ever heard;
    it is just not polite.

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  12. 30. 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.

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    This 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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  13. 31. 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.

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  14. 32. As You Go Through Life

    Famous Poem

    Don't look for the flaws as you go through life;
    And even when you find them,
    It is wise and kind to be somewhat blind
    And look for the virtue behind them.

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    Sometimes life goes up and down between hills and rivers, but with even the least courage and a sign of faith in the turn we make at the sharp curve, it all levels up to positivity no matter...

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  15. 33. The Curse Of Social Media

    I'll post all those pictures of me having fun,
    Wearing my happiest grin.
    Add a few comments to enhance the effect,
    And impress all my great Facebook friends.

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  16. 34. Each Moment Is Precious


    Live in the moment,
    Just take it all in.
    Pay attention to everything,
    Right there and right then.

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    That was touching. It really said my whole life. I'm too busy with everything and I'm memorizing this to my heart. I'm busy with school. I take too much time thinking about tomorrow than...

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  17. 35. Don't Neglect Your Love

    Love is like a bicycle
    Left out in the storm
    If it's not protected
    Rust begins to form

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  18. 36. The Time Of My Life

    • By Alora M. Knight
    • Published by Family Friend Poems August 2018 with permission of the Author.

    I realize I've reached the time
    When it's very plain to see
    That I now must be selective
    In what my preferences will be.

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  19. 37. Touching The Sky

    • By Shreya D. Chattree
    • Published by Family Friend Poems August 2018 with permission of the Author.

    Come for me, sweet tomorrow.
    Help me touch the sky.
    Like a well-learned bird opens its wings,
    I, too, want to fly high.

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    Committing mistakes and then learning from them can be a great lesson of life. It can truly evolve a person into a nice gentleman. I remember, after passing out of the university, I joined an...

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  20. 38. We Are All Human

    I've lived quite a while and learned quite a bit
    About life and this world where we live.
    I've found that it's filled with both good and the bad.
    Some who take, while some others will give.

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  21. 39. Forgiveness Is Divine

    Some people view forgiveness
    As a virtue for the weak.
    An act of mercy undeserved,
    That serves no useful need.

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    Hi Pat,
    I was so pleased to wake this morning and find one of your poems. Everything you write comes from your heart. I have commented to you before of how I enjoy your poems and I feel...

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  22. 40. The Number 24 Bus

    • By Paul Hayward
    • Published by Family Friend Poems June 2018 with permission of the Author.

    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.

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