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A Gift, a Life, a Joy

A gift, A life, A joy A tree sent fruit to eat A lover sent joy into heart A nd neither can be beat A nd not even with a head start A cloud gave needed shade A life so joyously born A God heaven in glory made A love can be so, so sadly torn A home gives sweet repose A family grows majestic love A doration grows and grows A spirit rests in blue sky above A head are some fine gifts A wine finds greatness in age A union of hearts so uplifts A fool ruins all in jealous rage A life sent to save mankind A gift of love so cherished A wife meant to be mine A future intended to never perish Robert J. Lindley 07-24-2014 20 lines to be kind I wrote once. 20 lines to inspire others I write now This on a glorious and inspiring night... For what are we if we fail to seek success for others as well as ourselves?

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Date: 7/26/2014 11:40:00 AM
Robert These words are from your heart and soul which touches the readers mind and makes them think. Very inspiring and a great lesson in each line. Thank you for the nice comment on my Enlighten poem.
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Robert Lindley
Date: 7/26/2014 12:21:00 PM
Thank you my friend. I truly enjoyed reading your Enlighten poem! Thanks so much for commenting...
Date: 7/25/2014 10:16:00 AM
I believe we are, indeed, our brothers' keeper. Your words here are truly an inspiration. Thank you for sharing them. Jack C
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Date: 7/25/2014 11:13:00 PM
Thank you Jack for your commenting. If only everybody understood that this world would sing!!!
Date: 7/25/2014 9:20:00 AM
Lively, inspiring, full of life is the beautiful marvel Robert ! Thanks for sharing!
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Date: 7/25/2014 9:52:00 AM
Thanks my good friend. Great life, great love is all about giving...
Date: 7/24/2014 11:58:00 PM
Hi Robert, This is a gem about (as I read it) unselfishness, gratitude, the appreciation for the "details" in life........... You note at the end, is a joy to read as well, esp. the last lines.............How I wish more of us would ask that question, reflect upon it and act accordingly.......... Thank you!
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Date: 7/25/2014 12:08:00 AM
Good to hear from you Gry! I surely hope to read more of your great writes!! So far read them and loved them all. I see you run freely with a poet's heart and spirit. Look forward to reading more as you offer up your gems!!!

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