Let nothing stop you from living your dreams
believe you can, believe anything is possible
for if you do you will appreciate life more.
Think positive thoughts, never give in to despair.
Happiness is yours to hold tenderly in your heart
to nurture, to let it grow without any restrictions.
Live to love, it's the greatest emotion you have,
give of yourself all the love and longing you feel.
Cherish your loved ones, it will be returned tenfold,
to be loved so deeply is not beyond your wildest dream.
Don't ever think, "This is not possible for me."
Believe in it, you can create your own dreams,
you can live them, change your life for the better,
discover the joy, not the despair, only the joy.
Don't dwell on what might have been,
think of what can be, will be.
You have so many wonderful memories to create,
to explore, the future can be a wonderful experience.
Live it now!
Don't leave it until it's too late! Live life now!
You won't regret it.
Joan Benecke July 9th. 2005
Author notes
I wrote this last week while I was in Hospital
I would like to share it with you.
Written July 13th, 2005
8th Oct 2008 I wanted to enter this poem in the hope that it will give others inspiration and hope for the future.
In a list
A contest entry
- HUGUENAUTIES CONTEST No. #37 - Cheers for Hugh and Edna by huguenauties.
750 points, ended October 24, 2008, 20 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
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This is the kind of messsage all should see and realise is what is the truth of life. I hope that it may make people think and make some changes for themselves if needed.
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This is so inspirational and true. Another one I will have to copy and paste and place in my inspirational file when I need some uplifting in life. Thanks my Aussie Sis for this poem.
Gregg
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Boy what good advice for every one...good luck in the contest...
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this is a very positive message. I completely agree with you, we can't let life pass by and just watch, we must live life, enjoy the good times and work hard to make the bad times as less as possible.
Loved the graphic, very inspiring!
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Dearest Joan,
Your inspirational poem has a great message for everyone! Thank you for sharing it!
Love and Hugs,
♥ Maureen
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Dear AJ, I'm glad you entered this poem, it has some great messages there that will give comfort to many.
Love Hine
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Dear AJ, Ohh very wise words indeed, I think we all need a lot of hope these days and something to believe in.
A beautiful message.
Love Jen
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Inspired message
This is a terrific message Joan, and like Hugh I stand by my earlier comment.
I particularly note
"Cherish your loved ones, it will be returned tenfold",
that is a lesson of my life, and I am enriched by the affection that I share with my family and friends. It grieves me that I have lost some. However, as you say,
"Don't dwell on what might have been,
think of what can be, will be."
Today is a good day to be reminded of this poem.
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Ah, yes, those hospital experiences
motivate us to leave that place
and live it up!!!!
M-C
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Inspirational.
Dear Bea,
I can't find anything to say at present better than to repeat the comment I made over three years ago:
This is a message that I hope will be read by many on this site. It is the message of life!
We can choose to live this life in bitterness, hate, self-pity, darkness and despair or we can stand in sunlight with hope, joy, love and faith. We can choose to brood on the dark side of life and the misery or we can gaze at the beauty of the world and contemplate the joy of being alive.
Happiness is not created or found by seeking, it happens within ourselves, involuntarily and unprompted.
Bea, you have given this message in the most inspirational way and shown the power of your positive spirit even while unwell and in hospital where I know you will have brought light to your fellow patients. Applause X 3. Best of luck in the voting.
Love and hugs, XXX Hugh.
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Rain of optimism!
Dear Joan, your rain of optimism thro' your art of poetic flavour makes you dearer to everyone atA.P."you can if you think you can' This saying is imprinted in your mind dear friend.Your life is nice book on optimism and its success sure!You are an angel and yourthoughts evangelic and strong minded. Thank you for sharing!
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sweetheart, I'm always here if you ever want to talk, that is why I am here. IM me anytime you feel sadness please
Hugs Joan
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ok this one made me cry...ive lost quite a bit of hope and i live with despair by my side so this one i shall read often to keep me from giving into my sadness.
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Your wisdom is overwhelming! It makes me stop to think. You sound a lot like my mom (poetryality). She speaks very highly of you so, I decided to come by and take a peek at your writing. This is beautiful and should be read by every young person on this site, and some people not too young. LOL You are a very wise woman. I love first impressions, although I do believe I have read your work in the past. I must say it has been far too long for me to have returned to your poetry. I will come again soon. A wonderful poem filled with eloquent wisdom.
Blessings,
Shell
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Stupendous! Tonight I needed this! Thank you! What a fabulous piece, reinforces self empowerment and belief. Truly everyone should read this and read it well. Very uplifting and inspiring! Bravo Joan! Blessings and Hugs, Gypsy
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Wonderful words of inspiration and encouragement! Thank you, my sweet soul sister! I hope you are okay..I just said a prayer for you.
Love you, dear!
♥ Maureen
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These are inspiring thoughts, Joan, and I agree! The worst thing in the world is discouragement, we must stay away from people who squash our dreams. We are each full of strength and ability that we are not wholly aware of, and the way to grow into it is to dream and plan to live our dreams.
I'm sorry you've been ill - best wishes for a speedy recovery!
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delightful
just divine my friend and such a gentle blend of truth
Happiness is yours to hold tenderly in your heart
to nurture, to let it grow without any restrictions.
Live to love, it's the greatest emotion you have,
Love Light and Peace
~~Pauline xxx
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Thank you Melissa for your kind comment, I am fine, I intend to live life to the fullest, never give into any illness.
The picture is great isn't it? I knew as soon as I saw it that it would suit the poem. Awww Kittens ae wonderful arn't they?
I hope you get many years of pleasure with her. My two will be five years old this November, they are both such beautiful girls.
Love Joan
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First I'd like to say I'm sorry you were in the hospital and hope that you are Okay. This was beautiful poem filled hope that you were inpired to write while you were there. I also love the picture of the cat looking into the mirror and seeing a lion. It was a great added touch. I just got a new kitten and she thinks she is fierce as a lion herself. A great lesson to be learned.
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Thank you dyingXember for your lovely comment, the picture is cute and does make a difference.
hugs angelica
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Thank you dear Molly for your wonderful comment, I'm happy that you liked it
hugs angelica
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krtcbn85, thank you sweetheart for your wonderful comment, I really appreciate it.
angelica
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Thank you sweetheart for your wonderful comment.
Hugs angelica
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Dear THE BURNER, you haven't offended me my friend, no, it's not one of those moral science classes, just words that come from angels, thanks for reading it, glad you like it
angelica
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is'nt this one of those moral science classes? did'nt mean to offfend you, so don't take this so heavily upon yourself. a good poem really. happy writing.
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This is great. It's really inspiring and so sweet. It's nice to know that there are still people who care about others. Great Job!
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great write .. gives out so much inspiration ... it was beautifully written as well .. i loved the picture .. it portrayed the poem very well ... there is always more to the picture ... keep up the good work
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Very inspirational and lovely. I just loved the message through this and it was written well. Great job!!! Thank you for sharing.
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This was a very inspirational poem with lots of heart to it. I love the picture at the top. I have always said that pictures at the top give the reader more of an insight on what the poet is really feeling. Good job!
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My dearest Canadian
you're welcome my dear Brother, you just remember to keep staying positive
Love to you from your Aussie
sister
Joan
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My dearest aussie This is so beautiful and heartwarming, thanks for this daily thoughts on living Gregg
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Thank you dear Jenna for your wonderful comment, I appreciate it when folks drop by.
Hugs angelica
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Dear ceegee, thank you my friend for your wonderful comment. When you're laid up in hospital it gives you time to reflect on a lot of things. But I will always remain positive no matter what curves life throws at me.
Hugs Joan
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Dear cali-girl2005,
Thank you sweetheart for your lovely comment, I'm glad you think positive, it's the only way to get through in this time of turmoil.
hugs angelica
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This is so beautiful and true.
Love and light,
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Thank you Brian for your wonderful thoughts, it's so true my friend, it's no good on dwelling on things that happen in our lives, just get on with living and enjoy life.
Hugs Joan
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very positive
"Live to love, it's the greatest emotion you have,
give of yourself all the love and longing you feel" It is nothing less than the real truth! Love is the magic stick that our Lord has given us enjoy our life on earth before reaching him in the end! You are a great thinker and philosopher of love dear Joan! Positive thinking must be followed by positive actions! great write! -
Dear Bea,
This is a message that I hope will be read by many on this site. It is the message of life!
We can choose to live this life in bitterness, hate, self-pity, darkness and despair or we can stand in sunlight with hope, joy, love and faith. We can choose to brood on the dark side of life and the misery or we can gaze at the beauty of the world and contemplate the joy of being alive.
Happiness is not created or found by seeking, it happens within ourselves, involuntarily and unprompted.
Bea, you have given this message in the most inspirational way and shown the power of your positive spirit even while unwell and in hospital where I know you will have brought light to your fellow patients. Applause X 3.
Love and hugs, XXX Hugh. -
beautiful poem positive thanking is a way of life i can relate with this one caues i thank of the positive thangs in life its wht keeps me going nice poem dude keep up the good work and i hope this poem helps lots of people nice poem very beautiful
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hi joan....you have expressed your thoughts very well....I was negative at one time....energy all around.....the wrong kind....was turned around to positive.....things changed....energy became different.....positive is all I am now...your words reinforce that....good go.....hugssss.....brian....
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