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| "Forgiveness is the fragrance that a violet sheds on the heel that crushes it." "A stranger is a friend waiting to happen." "And when he shall die, Take him and cut him out in little stars, And he will make the face of heaven so fine That all the world will be in love with night." William Shakespeare (Romeo and Juliet) |
| Smile A smile is what we give in passing A smile is how we greet A smile is how we cover pain A smile is what we leave He will be greatly missed. Stephanie Melton 1997 (for Shag) |
| "Let the world know you as you are, not as you think you should be, because sooner or later, if you are posing, you will forget the pose and then where are you?" Fannie Brice (1891-1951) "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched....but are felt in the heart." Helen Keller "Be of good cheer. Do not think of today's failures, but of the success that may come tomorrow. You have set yourself a difficult task, but you will succeed if you persevere; and you will find a joy in overcoming obstacles." Helen Keller |
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| "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:4-7 |
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| "Time is: Too slow for those who wait, Too swift for those who fear, Too long for those who grieve, Too short for those who rejoice; But, for those who love.......Time is eternal." Henry Van Dyke |
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| The Tabby's "M" (based on an old fable) A long time ago In a land far away, Mary and Joseph made their way To the little town of Bethlehem But, not one room Was left for them. So a stable, small and warm Became the place where Christ was born. The animals gathered in the hay To look upon where Jesus lay. And, opening His tiny eyes, The little One began to cry. Mary held her baby near But nothing seemed to dry His tears. Then from a corner in the back A Tabby cat, all gray and black Left her kittens in the straw And touched the Baby with her paw. She snuggled close to Jesus' ear And purred a song so sweet and clear. He smiled a smile of pure delight Then fell asleep in the moon's soft light. Mary reached to touch the Tabby's face. Her heart so full of love and grace And there beneath her gentle hand, An "M" appeared to ever brand The Tabby cat.....that special one, Whose gentle purr Pleased God's own Son. Nonie-June 1, 1995 |
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| I BELIEVE that LIFE was meant to be EMBRACED, not just endured... TREASURED, not just tolerated... SAVORED, not just survived... ADVERTISED, not just avoided... ILLUMINATED, not just ignored... and, most of all, I BELIEVE that LIFE was meant to be CELEBRATED!!!!!! |
| My First Poem Brothers We walk we talk we wile away The hours of the day And yet it seems, with all our schemes We've yet to find a way To walk as one and talk as one As brothers proud and good And do our best to live in peace As brothers always should. Nonie-1964 |
| Desire Reflect and tremble on the stream Moonlight shimmers leaves of green My body wakens with your touch You consume my soul Loud as mountain thunder Soft as morning whispers Warm as sunset fingers Cool as rainbow hues You cover me with dew Quenching my desires. Nonie- January 8, 2001 |