[Mudboy Slim]

I shouldda posted this poem to start the thread...

"Here is my (poet's) philosphy of life:

What is Life

To experience joy, even sorrow
knowing that, perhaps tomorrow
you'll have another chance to share
another chance for someone to care

To smile at a stranger and
converse with friends
to say hello, to say good-bye
and nod to passers-by

To meet with souls
not unlike your own
to welcome loved ones
into your home

To whisper sweetness
in your lover's ear
and share the joy
of one so dear

To see the joy in a child's face
after he has won a race
to see the sun behind a cloud
that's what life is all about

There is much more I could say
but, let that suffice for today
remember this above all else
only you can improve yourself

Copyright(c) By John J. Lindsay 1999. All Rights Reserved

September 1, 1981

295 posted on 11/20/2001 11:06 PM EST by poet

America has lost another good patriot and FR.com lost a talented rhyme-maker...MUD

[MeekOneGOP]

Very nice poem you reposted of his. Thanks.

And rest in peace, Poet ...

[Exit148]

Poet's "What is Life" shows how beautifully and simply he expressed his insight. Thank you Mud for posting it.

May Poet rest in peace and may his family be comforted.

[sultan88]

"To experience joy, even sorrow
knowing that, perhaps tomorrow
you'll have another chance to share
another chance for someone to care"

Requiescat In Pace, dear poet. We will miss you and your poems.

[retrokitten]

That is really beautiful. RIP, poet.

[FBD]

Re: Poet
That was an excellant poem, Mud. Thanks for reposting it.
Poet was very talented. I'm sure he is missed by all who knew him. They have my sympathies.

Regards

[FastCoyote]

Gee, that was a lovely poem.