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A Matter of Perspective

I never made it to the very top But didn't give up, did not stop.. Am I a failure? An opera aria I cannot sing But soft lullabies I can bring.. Have I failed? The race is always to the swift But endurance is my greatest gift.. Do I win or lose? A great poet I will never be But my words are part of me.. Have I somehow failed? ..its all a matter of perspective....

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Josie Whitehead

Date: 6/10/2012 2:12:00 PM

Well I can’t find a rhyme for rhino - Except of course wino or lino - But I don’t think that makes me a failure - - Because nobody else can find one either. No, you're not a failure and it is a pleasure to meet you.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/10/2012 1:53:00 PM

so rhythmically rendered, barbara...you are enough!..:) hugggs!

James Peranteau

Date: 6/7/2012 11:39:00 AM

Hello dear poet ! And yes, I did say poet ! I have been reading you for some time now, and when ever I get the chance, I find you, and delve into your writes, and always have found it a pleasure ! You are the poet, and never stop spilling your thoughts for us ! Have a wonderful week Barbara....much love, james

David Williams

Date: 6/2/2012 12:56:00 PM

Barbara, I think you sum it up for most of us, I like it..David

Daver Austin

Date: 6/2/2012 11:48:00 AM

Hi, old friend. Good to hear from you. I agree with your write 100%. By profession I was a violinist, and did fairly well, oh not an Isaac Stern, but then one doesn't have to be the greatest to enjoy and contribute. I think I'm a poet until I read some Robert Frost. I have fun, though, and I think I do communicate with many souls. Love, daver

Tanya Harrington

Date: 6/2/2012 11:11:00 AM

That it is! And you have not failed to make me smile! Perseverence and being true to one's self...Tanya