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Finding Contentment

Put God before all. 

Put family before friends.

Put people before things.

Put  others before self.

Give to those who can’t give back.

Make peace before sleep.

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    Carol Sunshine Brown
    Date: 6/26/2012 7:07:00 AM
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    I want to thank you so much for your kind words on my writings Susan. I am so far behind on everything including my life away from PoetrySoup. So will you please forgive me if I am not right on top of my comments and thank you's. I am trying. It is a pleasure to read your poetry today as I leave you this thank you. Love and blessings, Carol
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    Ellen Fahey
    Date: 3/13/2011 6:25:00 PM
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    Oh my goodness~this is beautiful! Words to live by, words to love by. Enjoyed! Ellen
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    James Tate
    Date: 1/3/2011 3:39:00 PM
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    Susan this is a good poem and full of meaning. Glad you shared it. James
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    Bozhidar Pangelov
    Date: 12/19/2010 12:47:00 AM
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    Absolute concentrate. Man!
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    James Tate
    Date: 12/1/2010 6:07:00 AM
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    Susan, I like this philosphy. When we conform to this it shows our maturity. Keep up the good work. James T
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    derrick burton
    Date: 11/22/2010 10:37:00 AM
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    A beautiful piece of poetry here and I really enjoyed reading it today. Have a pleasant day and happy holidays.
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    Maya Kaabour
    Date: 11/22/2010 10:25:00 AM
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    It's a seven all the way! I love the simplicity of your words and the magnitude of their profoundness. "Put others before self." Love it Love it Love it Susan! :)

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    john loving iii
    Date: 11/21/2010 5:33:00 AM
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    keeping all things in order i see. john
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    Suresh Iyer
    Date: 11/19/2010 11:18:00 PM
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    Great message, if only many follow!
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    Monty Newman
    Date: 11/19/2010 10:58:00 PM
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    Looking over your work here I can see you are all About the hope for all mankind the theme of That runs through out the bible God’s Kingdom Wonderful! And thank you for your kind words On my small efforts at poetry.

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    L'nass Shango
    Date: 11/19/2010 7:45:00 AM
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    A great philosophical thought, very majestic in truth
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    David Smalling
    Date: 11/18/2010 8:52:00 AM
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    Wise counsel, good poem, my friend
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    M.I.A .
    Date: 11/12/2010 5:36:00 PM
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    soo true. nice poem. thanks for stopping by :D
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    Wilma Neels
    Date: 11/6/2010 11:48:00 AM
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    Words of wisdom Susan ;) hope your weekend is a blessed one ~ Wilma

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    FABIYAS M V
    Date: 11/2/2010 6:59:00 PM
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    beautiful thoughts in nice lines.good work.fabiyas
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    Ruben O.
    Date: 10/31/2010 6:49:00 AM
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    Exceptional piece, Susan! Very nice. Ruben.
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    Charles Melody Lightning Ink
    Date: 10/29/2010 8:43:00 AM
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    very GODLY PIECE
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    Charles Melody Lightning Ink
    Date: 10/29/2010 8:40:00 AM
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    oh sussy,u are a true gem
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    nette onclaud
    Date: 10/26/2010 9:43:00 AM
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    deep and inspirational gem, susan.. this gentle reminder makes poetry sublime.. thanks for your visit on my pages.. all the best to you! warmest, nette
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    daver austin
    Date: 10/25/2010 2:33:00 PM
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    Great rules. Love, Dave
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    anthony beesley
    Date: 10/25/2010 1:37:00 PM
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    read before but love it ephesians 4:26 "Don't let the sun go down on your wrath"
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    Joy Wellington
    Date: 10/24/2010 7:38:00 PM
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    Sound counseling Susan...words of wisdom. Thanks for your visit to my writes. Luv Joy (Jew)
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    john loving iii
    Date: 10/24/2010 3:36:00 PM
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    wise words. they go along with the comment you made on my piece. my memories are happy ones but my true hope is in glory. on resurection day. john
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    Larry Belt
    Date: 10/24/2010 9:33:00 AM
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    Great and true write my friend......Larry
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    Gert W. Knop
    Date: 10/24/2010 9:06:00 AM
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    Hi Susan, so you know German? Great that you understood "Abendwind". I will post another Tanka (or two) tomorrow. It really takes time to answer all comments! Nice verse you've penned here. And thank you for your kind comment...Tc...Gert:)
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    Sara Kendrick
    Date: 10/24/2010 6:03:00 AM
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    Great advice in these lines..The line put others before self...I agree and disagree on this one...We have to consider ourselves especially if we are a caretaker of others for we can burn out and then who will care for those that depend on us..We have to care for ourselves also..We need to put a slot of time in there for us so that we can keep going and not get resentful..I am glad that I read this one this A.M. and I am glad that you did one on this topic..Sara
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    James Gibbons
    Date: 10/23/2010 8:31:00 PM
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    Dear Susan, this one says it all in six brief lines. Very well done, and thanks for your kind remarks re my "Sunlights Shadows" Jim Gibbons
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    SYLVIA Coulstock
    Date: 10/23/2010 3:03:00 PM
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    Susan,simple yet beautiful and a wonderful guide to living.Thank you for sharing these very Faith inspired words.Thank you also for showing your appreciation of my own words.Love June
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    Linda-Marie SweetHeart
    Date: 10/23/2010 2:28:00 PM
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    Perfect Susan.. should be in all homes and businesses .. a true statement in every line luv.. thinking on a few more for u my friend.. with the move and all ..so busy .. but settled now..

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    Poet Destroyer A
    Date: 10/23/2010 1:38:00 PM
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    nice Susan, excellent thoughts, with true morals of life.. I think I will add this to my favorites,, I never have heard this said so beautiful. Amazing how the thought effected me.. True words to live by.. Now I have to print this out in large lines,, and post it on my refrigerator for my kids to read.. enjoyed and have yourself a nice and wonderful day,..p.d.
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