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What Do 90-Somethings Regret Most in life
My preconceptions about older people first began to crumble when one of my congregants, a woman in her 80s, came into my office seeking pastoral care. She had been widowed for several years but the reason for her distress was not the loss of her husband. It was her falling in love with a married…
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Disclosure
Young girl drastically perplexed by realityUrgently escapes to a nearby sanctuary As she wanders along its clear water edgesHer tragic love story, roams freely in her mindNothing in her view, but his once tender eyesHow they effortlessly held the faithful promiseOf a delightfully secure and beautiful forever Troubling tears quickly arise in her eyesReality hastily…
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An enchanted beauty
Once upon a time, I met a men, he was full of life and happiness, At the very first meeting I got enchanted by his behavior! He was a sweetheart and true gentleman. He looked at me and I looked at him, And we smile thoroughly. He made me feel comfortable and we shipped the…
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The beam of Light in your way
If I was one thing, I would be a candle lighting the way so you can handle your life easier without woes not having to fight with your foes. I’d help keep you from stumbling over Things blocking your path to an open door. If I light your path, life is easier, Even strong winds,…
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Behind a mirror; there is a shadow
Behind a mirror, there’s shadow And gloomy sleep, your way I want to try — where it will lead And where there is the seaport. I see, the flag hanging upon a ship, And you, on deck, standing, all alone, You — in the smoke & sound of train, the fields In grieving of…
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New hope; a new day
This is the beginning of a new day, I have been given this day to use as I wish. I can waste it, or use it. I can make it a day long to be remembered for its joy, its beauty and its achievements, or it can be filled with stinginess. What I do today…