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Just because they've always been there doesn't mean we can't lose them. Value what you have enough to take the necessary steps to keep it. Appreciate it, Love it, Take care of it. Treat it right.

There's beauty all around us, In the trees, the flowers, the air, And it quietly surrounds us, If we'll make ourselves aware. We only have to look and see, For God has placed it there, A quiet, gentle blessing, Unobtrusive, patient, fair. We find it most in nature, In her woods and fields and dells. We find it in the songs of birds, The colors in seashells. The power of the ocean's waves, As they crash against the shore, Or the way they gently roll in, Once the storm is o'er. The merry way they scamper in. And lap against the shore, The sun shining like jewels, So different from before. The silver of the rain drops, Each one a jewel rare; For who can make a rain drop, Pray tell me if you dare. The crystal, pristine beauty, Of the snow in winter time, And the warmth of home and family, After a hard day's grind. The joy with which my dog runs, To meet me at the door. No matter what my failures, I know his love is sure. So much beauty everywhere, Surrounds us every day; So important yet so simple, That we don't appreciate, How necessary are these things, We take so much for granted. I thank The Lord for all these things, Rare gifts that He has granted.

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Date: 7/2/2020 6:01:00 PM
Hello Judy Ball, yes nature is beautiful.I everywhere I look. Enjoy your evening my friend.
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Date: 7/31/2020 12:45:00 PM
Thanks so much Darlene. God Bless, JB
Date: 6/23/2020 10:38:00 PM
Very nice Judy. Truly enjoyed reading...
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Date: 6/24/2020 5:42:00 PM
Thanks bunches Michael. God Bless, JB
Date: 6/20/2020 10:49:00 PM
Hello Judy … all it takes is to sit down amongst the pristine bush and look closely around you and watch the world in miniature. Most folk only focus on the big picture. I did enjoy your poem Judy - Lindsay
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Date: 6/21/2020 9:41:00 AM
Thank you so much my friend. God Bless, JB
Date: 6/17/2020 7:55:00 PM
This is such a wondrous poem, penned in 'classic' style. A FAVE for me, Judy. Thank you SO much! Blessings, Gershon
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Judy Ball
Date: 6/18/2020 3:31:00 PM
Thank you so much Gershon. God Bless, JB
Date: 6/17/2020 2:34:00 PM
- I agree ... very important ... lovely written, Judy :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 6/17/2020 5:56:00 PM
Thanks bunches Anne-Lise. God Bless, JB
Date: 6/16/2020 7:09:00 PM
Wow Judy, this is one of your finest! Your imagery combined with your gratitude for the gifts of nature blend into a word painted masterpiece! I am saving this beauty in my Faves my friend. I hope you can find a contest to enter this in. I loved it! Blessings xxoo
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Judy Ball
Date: 6/17/2020 5:58:00 PM
Thank you so much Connie. God Bless, JB
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Date: 6/17/2020 5:57:00 PM
Thank you so much Connie. God Bless, JB
Date: 6/14/2020 11:13:00 PM
Being born and raised a country boy, this poem Judy, really does gel with me, the subject matter along with the flair rhythm and rhyme, makes for wonderful poetry, and you Judy are no stranger to writing such creations...
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Date: 6/16/2020 6:15:00 AM
Thanks bunches Harry. God Bless, JB
Date: 6/13/2020 3:37:00 PM
Such a beautiful write Judy, indeed highlighting such truths that we forget all that's around us taking them for granted. Trust all is well in Canada, Blessings always, Gordon
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Date: 6/16/2020 6:12:00 AM
Thanks bunches Gordon. God Bless, JB
Date: 6/13/2020 2:12:00 PM
Hi Judy, I agree with you and enjoyed this poem so much, 4 years ago we did a tour of England only a little of Scotland. I loved our trip, but was thankful to be on the plane back to Johannesburg. What should we eat tonight asked my husband who owned a restaurant for 33 years, I want two soft boiled eggs, and toast and home made tea! I had missed my home! Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
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Date: 6/16/2020 6:06:00 AM
Thanks bunches Jennifer. God Bless, JB
Date: 6/13/2020 2:06:00 PM
Still having a ball, aren't you? Aloha! Rico
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Judy Ball
Date: 6/16/2020 6:02:00 AM
Thanks bunches Rico. God Bless, JB

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