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Just lately, I have reverted to writing lists of what I am thankful for. There are things about my life that haven't been ideal, including the fact that I have had a number of manic episodes, but I am quite stubborn about not letting it get me down.
That's where lists of blessing come in. -
More Grooks by Piet Hein, from judyjudyjudyStomach ache can be a curse.
Heartache can be even worse.
So thank Heaven on your knees
If you have but one of these.
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Love is like a pineapple,
Sweet and indefinable.
and
Live while you have life to live.
Love while you have life to give.
There's something to be said for this sort of cheery, upbeat outlook on life. Perhaps we could do with a little less intensity.
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Selves are made to rise above.
You shall live in what you love. -
Sound and Sense by Laurence Perrine, from judyjudyjudySOUND AND SENSE, AN INTRODUCTION TO POETRY was used by many students in the 1950s and '60s. I have been reading it and would like to share parts of it with Allpoetry members.
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