To: All
Be Kind
we are always asked
to understand the other person's
viewpoint
no matter how
out-dated
foolish or
obnoxious.
one is asked
to view
their total error
their life-waste
with
kindliness,
especially if they are
aged.
but age is the total of
our doing.
they have aged
badly
because they have
lived
out of focus,
they have refused to
see.
not their fault?
whose fault?
mine?
I am asked to hide
my viewpoint
from them
for fear of their
fear.
age is no crime
but the shame
of a deliberately
wasted
life
among so many
deliberately
wasted
lives
is.
by Charles Bukowski
To: ST.LOUIE1; Mama_Bear; Billie; dansangel; dutchess; Aquamarine; Jim Robinson; LadyX; WVNan; ...
3-2-05
Graphic by Billie
Outside In
No matter how snug your cabin,
There’s one thing you still must do.
Build it right, and chink it tight,
And always leave a view.
All of our comforts come with a price,
A ball and inevitable chain,
A sense of discomfort you’ve kept away,
As seen through your own windowpane.
The best room is always the one where you live,
And the fireplace makes it so warm,
But you must have a window to see the outside,
As you all snuggle safe from the storm.
NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . March 2, 2005
136 posted on
03/02/2005 6:53:06 AM PST by
JustAmy
(Remember our President and our troops in your prayers. God Bless America.)
To: Marguerite
Welcome to Amy's Place, Marguerite.
Thanks for coming by and spending time with us.
We look forward to more of your contributions.
Happy Banana Cream Pie Day! 171 posted on
03/02/2005 10:06:41 AM PST by
JustAmy
(Remember our President and our troops in your prayers. God Bless America.)
To: Marguerite; JustAmy; Conspiracy Guy; NicknamedBob
Hey boys!, looks like there may be another poetry machine out there!
Welcome to Amy's Place Marguerite!
198 posted on
03/02/2005 1:27:34 PM PST by
PreviouslyA-Lurker
(Some Americans don't understand that being an American is more than living in America.)
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