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I agree we learn by past mistakes. Life itself is a fascinating puzzle.

posted by merkie on March 9, 2009 at 5:00 PM | link to this | reply

It's not reality that disappoints, but unrealistic expectations...

trying to make something or someone be what you imagine they ought to be... Resisting what they are...

Your poem reminds me of these things.

posted by Ciel on March 9, 2009 at 1:22 PM | link to this | reply

such a simple msg- if only we remembered it most times! thanks for the visit

posted by bythewindowsill on March 7, 2009 at 8:38 AM | link to this | reply

lovely poem - powerful meaning!

posted by _Symphony_ on March 7, 2009 at 8:33 AM | link to this | reply

Amazingly written!

It flows well and has a necessary message!

posted by calia14 on March 6, 2009 at 9:14 PM | link to this | reply

Bravo!!!!! Violence is never the correct answer....

We need to respect things in the shape they are, not force them to be what we wish. Eventually we find the piece we need anyway. Great poem with a brilliant message

posted by lionreign on March 6, 2009 at 11:47 AM | link to this | reply

Wonderful poem with such a fantastic message! It has stirred your readers and that is fantastic! Peace and blessings Mariaki! Shelly

posted by sam444 on March 6, 2009 at 9:35 AM | link to this | reply

You are a teacher of great thoughts and ideas my friend and I love

to learn from you !

posted by afzal50 on March 6, 2009 at 9:18 AM | link to this | reply

I'm with metalrat ont his - much to learn Love_Guru (Not mIke Myers!!)

shalom and Namasthe!

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pray for my friend (& Quaker Friend Esther Webb, who has gone home to Christ in Heaven); she revived my love and respect for the Quakers and their Family Values for America.Amen