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Giving Today For Someone's Tomorrow

We all have our lives to do remind ourselves a purpose given show no selfish mind of thought fully directed and purpose driven It's so easy to forget others selfishness runs through our veins for self rises far too often causing so many inward pains True humanity, can it be found? since creation man's constant fail prone to think only of oneself whether that be male or female Instructions come to find you given you the opportunity to know so that your words will penetrate to whoever, whether friend or foe A reward is on the way which for you is tomorrow someone gave you their today bringing it all on with no sorrow ("When you go home, tell them of us and say. for your tomorrow we gave our today" - John Maxwell Edmunds (21 January 1875 – 18 March 1958) was an English classicist, poet, and dramatist and the author of several celebrated martial epitaphs.)

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Date: 12/6/2022 3:32:00 PM
This is a very touching poem Gordon. Selfishness is rampant, perhaps a method of self-preservation, or so is thought. I enjoyed reading this. :) Linda Alice
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 12/7/2022 3:46:00 AM
Thanks Linda,Glad you enjoyed this piece and found it a very touching write. Blessings always,Gordon
Date: 12/3/2022 12:24:00 PM
Gordon, this truly is inspirational, I love it. I wish this was in print, to keep in a little book of inspirational wisdom! You have certainly created a work of incredible beauty and truth in this poem! Have a blessed weekend, thank you for this beautiful poem to contemplate today :)
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 12/3/2022 7:16:00 PM
Thanks BJ, So glad you found this truly inspirational and you loved it so much. It's so encouraging to receive your kind words indeed, have a blessed weekend yourself too. Blessings always,Gordon
Date: 12/2/2022 8:56:00 AM
Hello, Gordon! I have to FAV this one..you really have an art with touching the soul. I just posted Caring for Others, but yours is a fine write! “Someone gave you their today”..What a touching line. It reminds us, to be grateful and appreciate others, Christmas Hugs, Pangie
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 12/2/2022 9:07:00 AM
Thanks Pangie, So glad this has touched you so much and found it such a blessing, I'll look at yours too. Blessings always,Gordon
Date: 11/24/2022 9:06:00 PM
Beautiful sentiment Gordon. I am a believer in "say the kind words and give them the flowers now, don't wait til all you can do is regret not doing it" ..........Your poem is a wake up call to all of us who have plenty of "days" to give, to help others with their tomorrows. I have deep admiration for this poem and its poet.
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 11/25/2022 6:37:00 AM
Thanks Wendy, Glad this piece has such a great effect upon you and agreed with your thoughts about it. Also thank you for your deep admiration and Mr feelings for you are equally true. Blessings always,Gordon

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