Sandal is both the most humble of footwear and the most fragrant of trees. There is power in the naming of things - I remind myself daily of these ideals.
I believe that peace is in what we do, each moment. Peace is not served by words; but by time and patience. We must hold on to life and love while we can, then let them go with a restful sigh.
The best, like water,
Benefit all and do not compete.
They dwell in lowly spots that everyone else scorns.
Putting others before themselves,
They find themselves in the foremost place
And come very near to the Tao.
– Lao Tzu
Conquer the angry man by love.
Conquer the ill-natured man by goodness.
Conquer the miser with generosity.
Conquer the liar with truth.
Buddha (in the Dhammapada)
http://allpoetry.com/opoem/62969-Khalil-Gibran-Love-is-a-Magic-Ray
"Experience is pure gold. Experience is what you get when you don't get what you wanted." - Ann Landers
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Thank you for reading my page. Please comment to a poem and/or sign my guest book.
I believe that peace is in what we do, each moment. Peace is not served by words; but by time and patience. We must hold on to life and love while we can, then let them go with a restful sigh.
The best, like water,
Benefit all and do not compete.
They dwell in lowly spots that everyone else scorns.
Putting others before themselves,
They find themselves in the foremost place
And come very near to the Tao.
– Lao Tzu
Conquer the angry man by love.
Conquer the ill-natured man by goodness.
Conquer the miser with generosity.
Conquer the liar with truth.
Buddha (in the Dhammapada)
http://allpoetry.com/opoem/62969-Khalil-Gibran-Love-is-a-Magic-Ray
"Experience is pure gold. Experience is what you get when you don't get what you wanted." - Ann Landers
If you would like points for a contest, IM me and they are yours.
Thank you for reading my page. Please comment to a poem and/or sign my guest book.
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kareneisenlord : Peaceful Page... on September 30Visiting your page gave me such a sense of serenity. I love the background of the soft trees. These words are lovely and so true;
"I believe that peace is in what we do, each moment. Peace is not served by words; but by time and patience. We must hold on to life and love while we can, then let them go with a restful sigh."
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Winklings : It is too cold to be on September 2a Sandal in Canada! I wish you luck in keeping someone's tootsies warm! God bless Canada! And you!
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Terry-too : Welcome on July 7, 2007I dropped by your homepage and am delighted to welcome a fellow Canadian! There are a fair number of us here. You mention learning... Have you checked out the AP Classes? Free of charge, they are listed under the ALLPOETRY sign as Classes if you had not seen them yet.
I see you have done very well in the short time since you arrived. Enjoy!!
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Freed by Mercy : Sandal on June 16, 2007Welcome to Allpoetry! I hope you enjoy it here, learning from others as they learn from you. There's lots of opportunities to expand here, to write new forms and explore unchartered territory.
Blessings,
Joyce
