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Dogs can do it :)

- Patience and Courtesy -

Few things are as annoying as standing in line
Queues and waiting can be an ordeal for even the most patient
Always choose "the wrong line"

Some use courtesy that seems slick and superficial
We see bad queue culture at the store every day
It quickly becomes chaos during rush hour
when we are going home from work
Everybody going home

Impatience gives tightening in the chest
A wave of irritation and blood pressure rises
A reminder, must do an errand at the pharmacy
A queue number must be drawn

Can you imagine the lack of harmony
Be patient and let time take care
So slow down and appreciate the little things







02.02.2016
A-L Andresen :)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 2/18/2016 10:43:00 AM
An informational piece. Thank you!
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/18/2016 11:05:00 AM
- Thanks, Dah :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 2/6/2016 8:37:00 AM
your words soften my heart like a damsel in need of a companion..... Your lines are sweeteners to a curious mind which is absolutely satisfied. There's this eagerness I have running to your pages and your reputation of meeting that expectation is beyond any form of appreciation or grading. Beyond 7 my friend!!
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/6/2016 12:22:00 PM
- Funom, thanks for the lovely comments a 7 and enjoyable visit :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 2/5/2016 1:39:00 PM
Nice picture of unity in diversity where importance of patience and value of time are clearly depicted, my lovely lovely friend, 7....,bl
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/5/2016 1:43:00 PM
- Dear Bl, thanks for the lovely comments a 7 and enjoyable visit :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 2/5/2016 3:41:00 AM
Anne Lise, this is so true, and sad that us humans are sometimes the disorganized specie.. =`( a spoonful of wisdom Anne Lise.. =`)~Olive ELoisa =`)
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/5/2016 5:42:00 AM
- Olive, thanks for the lovely comments and enjoyable visit :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 2/4/2016 4:17:00 PM
Great poem, Anne Lise. Yes, patience and courtesy - virtues we cannot do without these days! Nicely written with wisdom to live by. Hugs, Sandr
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/5/2016 2:50:00 AM
- Thanks, Sandra :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 2/4/2016 2:51:00 PM
Beautiful write Anne Lise...short and eloquent...what we need more of P&C...ps where did you find that pic lol...*:)*
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/4/2016 2:59:00 PM
- Completely random ....I think the image was so cute ..... have one even sweeter on my poem "A Botox Smile" :) - Winged, thanks for nice visit and lovely comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 2/3/2016 11:21:00 PM
I had to smile when reading your poem Anne Lise, because I always read while waiting in lines, usually my little poetry book of Pablo Neruda's. I enjoyed your poem, and certainly agree. Cheers, Connie
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/4/2016 4:51:00 AM
- Thanks for nice visit and lovely comment, Connie :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 2/3/2016 9:13:00 PM
yes, yes, We have to learn to live with this kind of thing Those that get annoyed just make everyone uncomfortable. Good one, Anne Lise. Love the pic. I saw it a long time ago somewhere.
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/4/2016 4:51:00 AM
- Andrea, thanks for nice visit and lovely comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 2/3/2016 6:26:00 PM
Sage advice in this poem! I really like the photo you used as well! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/4/2016 4:50:00 AM
- Matthew, thanks for nice visit and lovely comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 2/3/2016 5:53:00 PM
Bad queue culture - almost always!
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/4/2016 4:50:00 AM
- Thanks for nice visit and lovely comment, Naddy :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 2/3/2016 1:17:00 PM
The little things are what compose life, supplying the big picture with detail. Well written. Emile.
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/4/2016 4:49:00 AM
- Thanks for nice visit and lovely comment, Emile :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 2/3/2016 12:41:00 PM
Something I learned to do well while in the UK. Now instead of getting road rage, I can reflect on how good it is to be alive. Thanks for sharing!
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/3/2016 12:47:00 PM
- Wise lessons, Luaer ! - Thanks for nice visit and lovely comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 2/3/2016 12:14:00 PM
Hi Anne Lise: Waiting in line is Purgatory. As you get older it's a luxury for you have nothing but time to waste and it's one of many adages you use when you kindly asked to wait.
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/3/2016 1:01:00 PM
- Everyone has time ...... use it right :) - Thanks for nice visit and lovely comment, Ralph :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 2/3/2016 12:00:00 PM
i can see myself in this scene, anne... follow the line and be courteous... superb write!.. happy day and huggs
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/3/2016 12:59:00 PM
- Thanks for nice visit and lovely comment, Nette :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 2/3/2016 4:22:00 AM
To queue or not to queue, that's the question! Whether it is preferable to stand, patiently, in a line or to be irritated by the waiting and raise hell till all be fine? Great writing my friend, we all are with you on this! Hugs!
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/3/2016 7:55:00 AM
- Thanks for nice visit and lovely comment, Demetrios :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 2/2/2016 6:05:00 PM
wise words indeed Anne Lise - the image is absolutely fabulous I can's stop giggling:-) hugs Jan xx
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/3/2016 3:49:00 AM
- Always a pleasure to share a smile :) - Thanks for nice visit and comment, Jan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 2/2/2016 5:26:00 PM
This is great. Everyone hates a Q-JUMPER LOL. THE DOGGIE LINE IS HILARIOUS. THANKS FOR a fun poem and a smile. SuZ
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/3/2016 3:47:00 AM
- Thanks for nice visit a smile and comment, Suzanne :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 2/2/2016 4:35:00 PM
I hope that if the canines can line up, that we can too!
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/3/2016 3:45:00 AM
- It's all about patience - Thanks for nice visit and comment, Duke - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 2/2/2016 1:00:00 PM
An excellent poem with an outstanding subject. A7
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/2/2016 1:36:00 PM
- Thanks for nice visit a 7 and comment, Daniel - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 2/2/2016 12:42:00 PM
the biggest events in my Life are only the edge of the knife that inspires me to search for a wife that will help me fight through all pain and strife....I Love it anne.....;)
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/2/2016 12:50:00 PM
- Sure many beautiful ladies who stand in line and waiting for a handsome man ......... patience my friend :) - Thanks for nice visit and comment, Eric - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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