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My Garden

When first I rise, and look around And curse the sun that enters now And think the day is hopeless No peace of mind is found With thoughts beyond tomorrow, Wishing time would fly Skipping over troubles Willing them goodbye But now the sun is shining And brighter are the skies That take away the darkness The fog lifts from my eyes This day that I've been given Oh, what a fool I've been Today is the only garden That I can ever tend

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Yasmin Ilahi

Date: 1/3/2009 8:24:00 AM

lOVELY WORDS. Yasmin

Sharon Winter

Date: 12/30/2008 3:10:00 PM

Important message in a beautiful poem from a beautiful lady. Well said dear Carrie. Happy, healthy, wonderful new year to you and yours. Love, shar

John Rhinem

Date: 12/30/2008 2:41:00 PM

Smile~"Christ" once spoke about this very thought of yours here dear lady~"Why worry about tomorrow, for 'God' shall take care of that for you!"~Smile~Yes, do not waste this gift of today; for you never know if tomorrows sun shall rise before your own eyes!?~I see wisdom within this piece~given & found dear!~"Hello Again Precious Carrie Richards!"~And, I am glad that the sun is shining, and that the skies are bright for You~"For You Are Very Lovely Dear~Deep Inside!"~"Love 2U&Urs, John!":)

Orma Sullivan

Date: 12/30/2008 8:09:00 AM

Hi Carrie, Beautiful sentiment in your poem. Thanks for commenting on my poem, "We Must Live." Hope you have a blessed and wonderful New Year. All Best, Orma

Saptarshi Mukherjee

Date: 12/30/2008 5:45:00 AM

It happens with all of us. The moment we apprehend over this issue our mind is illuminated with luminiscence.

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 12/30/2008 3:20:00 AM

Excellent, soft verse, filled with wisdom - lovely way to wake up Carrie, love, Kristin

Brian Strand

Date: 12/30/2008 1:25:00 AM

May your day be fruitful.A beautiful write Carrie.One for the favourites list.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 12/29/2008 8:50:00 PM

Live in the moment... excellent advice which we would all do well to follow. Well done Carrie! Best wishes, Keith

Amy Swanson

Date: 12/29/2008 7:35:00 PM

I love this Carrie, what true words. My favorite lines: "Today is the only garden that I can ever tend." Really makes someone stop and think, to appreciate each day that we are given, it really is a gift. Very beautiful words you have written in this piece. :) God bless and hope you have a wonderful new year. :) Love, Amy

Valerie Bellefleur

Date: 12/29/2008 7:17:00 PM

Yes, and we must tend each day as a garden - love it, protect it, nurture it, and appreciate its beauty.. lovely thoughts...