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'a Thousand Steps'

A thousand steps in between who I was and who I am now do I wonder about the detours? do I wish I took the dirt road instead? Would my path have been smoother if I said no instead of yes? Would the worries have been less then what they are today? I guess I’ll never know, unless I go back in time choose a different path choose the least attractive offer and run with it pipe dreams that is all my journey back in time would be ‘cause I would not have met you and you would not be reading these words.... Everything in life boils down to an immaculate plan, it may not be my ideal plan or yours but in the end the voyage continues whether we want to or not… ‘Cause it is all part of the bigger picture and in that image is your life and mine... We just got to embrace the journey no matter how uncertain it might be... 130720111340 Contest: Anything Goes 7th Place

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Date: 7/20/2016 11:32:00 AM
What can I say.. I am living on that dirt road you didn't take... literally. I can so identify with your amazing life experience and the resultant growth. Thanks for all your poetry you've shared with the world out there. Bring it on kiddo
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Date: 8/26/2013 8:29:00 AM
hi there Wilma! I was quite taken aback by the many number of poems you have written and actually very well written , 'a thousand steps ' being one of my favourites if I may add. Thank you for taking time to read my poem and in response to your comment on my poem well you hit the nail on the head as to what I meant to express .....the feeling is overwhelming.;)
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Date: 7/27/2011 12:26:00 AM
great poem. Lee
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Date: 7/20/2011 2:35:00 PM
SOme how I missed this Gem... wow my dear your poetry is an inspiration.... amazing write.... love Michael
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Date: 7/19/2011 11:30:00 AM
Many congrats on your win, Wilma : ) I know it's probably something obvious, but I can't work it out, what does lfde stand for? I know I'll say, 'Ahhh, of course!'
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Date: 7/19/2011 8:26:00 AM
My congratulations on this win in the contest of P.d., Wilma
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Date: 7/19/2011 4:50:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s contest "Anything Goes" Wilma. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/19/2011 4:37:00 AM
Congrats Wilma on another great win..tried to post comment last night for about 15 minutes but as u can see by TPS blog they are having trouble with the system..dah.. and so got frustrated and thought to wait till morning to congratulate my friend for another sweet success..enjoy luv..
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Date: 7/19/2011 3:53:00 AM
congrats on all your recent wins love cory
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Date: 7/16/2011 8:40:00 AM
excellent message and presentation of it, my friend. How are you today?
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Date: 7/13/2011 1:54:00 PM
Wise words, Wilma. We have to embrace life and make the best of it. We can't go back, but we can learn from our mistakes. A good write. Love, Robert.
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Date: 7/13/2011 12:22:00 PM
Well i can't argue with this Wilma, no not at all wery well put indeed, and many thanks for your great comments..
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Date: 7/13/2011 11:27:00 AM
heehee, I guess I am just not used to being sappy? but I think I need that once in a while, just not too much? and you are more than welcome--those words are the truth ;)
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Date: 7/13/2011 11:07:00 AM
I sure got a wistful smile upon reading this, missy, you should see me. It's like you took the thoughts in my mind and wrote a beautiful poem out of it. I've pondered on these same thoughts myself several times actually. Wonderful lines you have here, I am faving this gem. And thank you so much for your comments in mine, you got me misty eyed, hugs to you, thank you friend! sorry sappy mood here...mwahugs
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Date: 7/13/2011 9:45:00 AM
wilms.. what an emotive read with such lyrical tone to it.. i am enthralled by your thousand steps...MORE!! :) hugggs, nette
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Date: 7/13/2011 6:53:00 AM
An emotional self introspective write here Wilma..very nice flow of thoughts....if we could start from zero again...
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Date: 7/13/2011 5:10:00 AM
"A thousand steps in between"...what a line! You have a very beautiful way of expressing yourself and your emotions and feelings. Love your style of writing, simply a joy to read. It is that style that makes you...you!
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Date: 7/13/2011 4:50:00 AM
Good morning and thank you for sharing your poetry with us Wilma. I have enjoyed reading your interesting writing today and will be back again soon to read more. May you have a most wonderful day filled with inspiration. Love, Carol
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