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Next time We will have more time To sit To laugh Share our secrets Talk about our yesterdays Dream of our tomorrows Next time I will be more patient Less critical I will only see the good The best of you I will cherish your laughter See beyond what I need Next time I will celebrate Stand up and cheer Marvel at your skill Brag about you Yes you Your accomplishments Your spirit I will be proud I will be the loudest in the room Next time I will not be distracted By so many things I will ignore the cell phone Put down the remote control Turn off my computer Next time Will be here and now Today Yes today I see you I am with you In this moment For this hour For this day In this way This is our time Take my hand Sit with me No Do you really have to go I understand Next time!

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Date: 10/10/2013 9:09:00 AM
You are right, in this modern busy world there are far too many 'next times' and not enough 'this time'. Whatever happened to sitting on the porch with a glass of tea, watching flowers grow, and talking to each other completely in the moment?
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/10/2013 9:22:00 AM
I agree, I actually wrote a poem called "Porch Life" not posted here but it does deal with the magic of sitting back and enjoying the moment.
Date: 10/10/2013 8:19:00 AM
a sense of anticipation running through this excellent pen Richard next time sometimes never comes and you convey this well love it Shadow x smile
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/10/2013 9:20:00 AM
Thanks Shadow. I hope you are making excellent use of your time.
Date: 10/9/2013 9:36:00 PM
Very enjoyable thoughts with meaningful message, Richard
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/10/2013 7:54:00 AM
Thanks Dr. Ram.
Date: 10/9/2013 12:16:00 PM
a delightful piece penned really beautiful
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/10/2013 7:55:00 AM
Thanks Liam
Date: 10/9/2013 8:57:00 AM
Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt...and pants. I know this feeling all too well. We can only hope for a 2nd time around. Excellent message.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/9/2013 9:58:00 AM
Thanks Drake
Date: 10/9/2013 8:11:00 AM
Wonderful, Richard....absolutely wonderful....Unfortunately, some missed opportunities make that next time hard to come by...........
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/9/2013 9:59:00 AM
I hear you Eileen! Hugs Rick.

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