Tag: love
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Inspiring quotes
“”In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer” Albert Camus “Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.” Booker T. Washington “The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances…
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The Gifts
Hot chocolate on a cold morningmakes one wish we could all gather around a glowing fireplace and share our deepest thoughts Singing by the piano with those I loveis pure delight.Little baby, seeing my hands on the keys,with a curious and focused gazeis indescribable in its imprint on my soul Spending time with precious ones…
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Grief
A song, a butterfly, leaves falling, moon risingEach of these bring sweet feelings of peace They also can bring memories of a time when I was well Before the brain injury, I was a musician– performing, singing, conducting, playing joyouslyIt stole away the sharing of this Stole my joy of listening to the beautiful concerts…
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Travelers
We traveled trillions of miles to come hereMaybe we experienced a bit of fear We journey through the womb to a bright placeThe familiar voice reveals a beautiful face Innocent, helpless, needing protectionFeeling love, abundant affection Learning, tasting, ever growingMountains, valleys, rivers flowing Climbing steep, dangerous roadsJagged cliffs, heavy loads Traveling to awe-inspiring placesSeeing many…
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The Speed of Life
As the brutal summer goes on and on, a memory came from last winter, saying, “it won’t be long before it’s scorching hot again”. The reality of the swiftness of the passing from one season to another posed a deeper thought into my mind. Not only are the seasons flying by, but our time on…
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The Journey
A humble and perceptive friend A kind and loving letter did send They didn’t know it would last And certainly not stay in the past Their kind words were like rain Washing away the deepest pain. An erudite teacher Showed an important feature Of the powerful leader and their effect upon us, the reader The…
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The Sum
I’m trying to rhyme Sometimes it’s quite a climb I’m hoping and dreaming Maybe even scheming For a way to get well In every single cell As the clock ticks away I’m so grateful you stay You are the love of my life and calm every strife My blessings overflow You and I surely know!…
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Don’t be afraid
Don’t be afraid, my child I am here, I am here The bogeyman isn’t real The monster under the bed Dissolved into nothingness, gone You are brave and strong No dark force stands a chance Against the faith in your heart Watch the evil run away As you shine your light, blazing bright The light…
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Illusion and Reality
Another birthday came and went This one was a big one As Paul Simon sang, “How very strange to be 70” It is indeed very strange to realize One’s time is more on the “down slide” Than in the “much more to go” side I begin to know more and more I am an eternal,…
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Trials, Truth and Treasures
It’s easy to keep our chin up when we see an end to our challenges It’s easy to keep being attentive to a loved one when we think they won’t need us terribly for an extended time It’s easy to keep hoping for change when there are signs of hope and improvement But when there…
Treasures Along the Way 