" Our lives begin to end
The day we become silent
About the things that matter."
Come on in and set yourself down awhile, take your shoes off and enjoy your stay.
Why don't you relax with a nice hot 
while you browse around or read some poetry.
Thanks for taking the time to drop by my page and check out my work.
In the time I have been here I have met many wonderful people, some of these people have become very close friends and others are just great friends and/or acquaintances.
My poetry has been quite sporadic since my mum passed away so I have only been writing when I get a burst of inspiration or motivation.
She passed away from cancer in Nov 05 so this ribbon is for her.
Please put this ribbon on your page if you know someone who has died from cancer.
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Family and friends are important to me because you only get one life so you should make the most of what you have. You never know when life and circumstance will change so enjoy what you have while you still have it.
My kids keep me busy but I still enjoy writing as much as time allows me to, I will be around the place somewhere to read and critique as much as I am able to.
In the meantime, keep doing what you all do so well, and stay safe and happy 
To all of my kind and generous friends here on AP, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Your love and support has helped me keep my sanity through both the good times and the bad times.
I would also like to say a big thank you to everyone else who has read my work, your kind thoughts and comments are all appreciated very much.
Sapphire 
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~ Sapphires Quotes, Other thoughts and rantings ~
"Conclusions are like stepping stones,
You can easily jump from one to another,
But beware ...
"Wallowing in the pools of self pity,
Only serves to drown the true beauty ...
Of one's own heart and soul."
"Dwell not, on the yesterdays of your life,
Think not, about the tomorrows to come.
But rather ... Carpe Dium, (Seize the day)
And make every minute of it count.
"Lies are like snowballs ...
They start out small but as it all goes downhill,
they gather momentum and grow in size.
In the end they are coming in so thick and fast that it's like a blinding snowstorm and they wouldn't know the truth even if it smacked them in the face."
"Wanna borrow my shovel ...
So ya can dig yerself in deeper ?"
... Other quotes that I like ...
"Never make someone your priority
When they only make you their option." 
"Hell was full ...
"Growing old is mandatory.
Growing up is optional."
"A conclusion is simply the place
where you got tired of thinking." 
"A journey of a thousand miles ... 
"Don't cry because it's over ... 
Smile because it happened."
This is a beautiful poem my dear friend Puppydog wrote for me ...
Sapphire............ A Gem
I have met many beautiful and wonderful people here
They have truly read and lovingly responded to all of my hopes and fears
A few have become to forever be so very special to me
Their understanding; loyalty; and friendship I will forever see
Of these few there is one who though quiet and reserved
Has given to me so much more than I deserve
I have been given this person's wonderful wisdom and insight
She has given my heart a beautiful new; warm light
Even through her own pain; heartbreak and sorrow
She stills reaches out to give me understanding; a bright hope for tomorrow
Now my heart and friendship is here for her; I will never grow tired
Here is the link to another poem he wrote just to cheer me up, it is just as beautiful as the one above. It is called ...
Quiet Nights; Beautiful Days.
Please take some time to read it for it will inspire anybody who is having a tough time of it.
http://allpoetry.com/poem/1411478
He is a beautiful and caring person and such a loyal friend who has always been here for me and his other friends at AP, if you would like to read more of his work then please click here to do so ...
http://allpoetry.com/Puppydog
His poetry is full of hope and love for others and even through his own tough times he is always there for everybody else.
I am sure you will enjoy his poetry 
- Last seen on Nov 14 8:16 AM. Member since January 11, 2005.
- I'm a tigereye texture poet for 1,308 comments.
- My mood is , and quote is "Be yourself ... Everyone else is already taken ".
- I am a woman (Australia)
- When I'm not writing, I'm a student of life.
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- I have 1,308 comments, 30 poems, 1 story
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One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw a kid from my class was walking home from school. His name was Kyle. It looked like he
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Puppydog : MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!! on December 21, 2008Just a little snow for your holidays my dear friend! I took this a couple of weeks ago! May your holidays be all you want them to be!
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Alilly on November 9, 2007
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Following Nothing on January 16, 2007You seem very nice and kind and talented, I am glad that I have met you.
Please take care of yourself and never ever loose your talent that God has given you.
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for you
Scott
