21. A Poem About Time
Time is slow, time is fast.
It never stops, but it always lasts.
It's time for bed, it's time for school.
To waste your time is to be a fool.
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Sisters made a great impact on my life. In 1949, at age six, I was brought to St Clara's Orphanage because neighbors found me alone in an empty house. It just so happened that I was born with...
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22. Love And Hate
If Love is a dream,
then I shall always dream.
If Love is an earthquake,
then let it shake me.Featured Shared StoryThe conflict between love and hate is beautifully brought out. It is said that love and hate are like the two sides of a coin which remain so close to each other. This reminds me of the poems...
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23. Barter
Famous Poem
Life has loveliness to sell,
All beautiful and splendid things,
Blue waves whitened on a cliff,
Soaring fire that sways and sings,Featured Shared StoryHow wonderful to stop, really see, and appreciate what nature gives us. I too love the crashing waves, the dancing flames and beautiful smells around us, we need to be mindful of every moment...
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24. Why
Why do we begin if we don't plan to finish?
Why do we love if we don't want to get hurt?
Why do we live if someday we must die?
Why do we smile if we really hurt inside?Featured Shared StoryMost of the answers to this poem in my eyes would be hope.
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25. Brotherhood
I walk slowly down the streets paved with sadness,
Addicts begging for favors and pleading for change,
Desperation plagues their dark hollow eyes
And their hearts, they are empty and IFeatured Shared StoryWhen my father died, I though my world had died too. I no longer cared about anything, things I once cared about had no meaning, no worth. Unfortunately, this included not only material...
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26. Reflections
There are moments in our life we'll always treasure.
Tiny fragments from our past, remembered pleasure.
Maybe it will be a song somebody sings,
Or the fragrance of a rose, a memory brings.Featured Shared StoryA man cannot live without reflection. It gives us oxygen. The past always lies in our heart. Its recollection may make us pleased or sad. Thank you, Alora Knight.
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27. Leisure
Famous Poem
What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare
No time to stand beneath the boughs,Featured Shared StoryThis is a wonderful poem and has always been one of my favourites. At this time of lockdown restrictions and protecting ourselves, we have that time to stop and look at the world - to enjoy...
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28. In The Garden Of Your Heart
What seeds have you been planting
In the garden of your heart?
What will be forthcoming
When the germination starts?Featured Shared StoryI am suffering due to a deformity in my feet which I got in my teenage years. But I never gave up anything in life. I continued my studies and secured a good position in society. I got...
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29. Everyone Is Searching
Everyone is searching
for the missing piece in life.
The key to unlock the door
and steal back all lost time.Featured Shared StoryThis is such a perceptive and mature poem from one so young. Her message in this poem is "Happiness is knowing when you have enough. Be thankful and grateful for what you have."
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30. Only Time Will Remain
It's unbranded and unclaimed,
Elusive and in vain.
It ebbs and it flows,
Wishing away as it goes.Featured Shared StoryCrystal, really enjoyed the thoughtfulness of this poem. Gave me much to consider about time. Great job! Brought to mind a silly thought I once had: "Can the hands of a clock grasp the...
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31. In Memory Of Christian
There are only a handful of people
You'll meet in life
That truly touch your heart
And make you glad you're aliveFeatured Shared StoryOur son, Christian, passed away suddenly at the age of 26 on October 20th, 2006. I came across this poem; it reminded me so much of our Christian. He had that type of personality and the...
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32. Is This The Year To End All Years?
I watch the hands on the clock tick by
And I wonder where time goes.
Will this be the year to end all years?
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33. There Will Be Days
There will be days
when your heart will break.
And there will be days when
your heart will soar.Featured Shared StoryInspiring. Truthful and well-written. I like it. Good read.
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This is what I like reading. I love it! It reads so calm and peaceful, so soft and warm. You did an excellent job.
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35. Remembering Will Have To Do
If I could create a picture book of
memories from the past,
every chapter a masterpiece
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36. Blessed
I've never wished for fortunes,
I've always prayed for better things.
I'm happy and contented,
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37. A Simple Plan
Simple Sam was a simple man.
He lived each day by a simple plan.
Enjoy your life and live while you can.
Make each day count and take a stand. -
38. Choose How You Spend Your Time
You cannot
slow the setting
of the sun.
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39. Simple, It's Just Life
We've all been through thick.
We've all been through thin.
We've all been to the light
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40. My Creed
Famous Poem
To live as gently as I can;
To be, no matter where, a man;
To take what comes of good or ill
And cling to faith and honor still;
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