dont resent too much

Friend, do not ressasse
your dark ideas,
Death will come
Whatever you do,
Everyone owes it, 
Don’t resent 
Your appointments
At the doctor’s,
He doesn’t even think about it,
Under the palm trees
Draw in the sand
The heart of a girl,
Think of the turtle
Who lives peacefully,
Do not complain of your misfortunes,
Nor your thoughts,
Don’t resent
Love is like a sprig of lavender,
Feel it hunting
Your dark thoughts.
Don’t think about it. 
Tomorrow does not exist.

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Date: 4/6/2025 10:59:00 AM
Existing in the negative.?? A time slot in waiting Unmade opportunitys.' We conject with impunity Wiling of continuity.'
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Date: 3/29/2025 11:18:00 AM
Just letting things be. Some great little thoughts on this one. What was that last word on line one? Ressasse? Need to look that up
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Date: 3/29/2025 10:22:00 AM
- Live in the power of the moment...don't complain...well said, Yann :) - Happy weekend :) - hugs
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Date: 3/29/2025 3:46:00 AM
I like this one, Yann. I agree we do not have any guarantees of a tomorrow and can only live in the moment so why waste it on something negative. Thanks for sharing this one. Sara K
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Yann Rolland
Date: 3/29/2025 8:59:00 AM
thanks sara for the stopping by and comprehension
Date: 3/27/2025 6:11:00 PM
Always think good thoughts and let the dark clouds disappear in the face of hope my dear, well written piece, I much enjoyed it !
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Yann Rolland
Date: 3/28/2025 5:50:00 PM
thanks rose for the comprehensive words and feelings take care
Date: 3/27/2025 2:16:00 PM
To live in the moment, without worry or fear, is sage advice , Yann. I enjoyed this uplifting poem. Best wishes.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 3/28/2025 5:51:00 PM
thanks evelyn, fo the stopping by, enjoyed
Date: 3/27/2025 8:40:00 AM
i love your last line, yann! i spend so much time worrying about tomorrow or the next day that i should take your advice and "don't think about it." very wise!
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Yann Rolland
Date: 3/28/2025 5:51:00 PM
thanks Ilene for the supportive words, enjoyed your stopping by
Date: 3/27/2025 3:22:00 AM
The poem I need to remember often.Nice to share.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 3/28/2025 5:54:00 PM
thanks akham for the supportive message, need that too
Date: 3/27/2025 2:13:00 AM
My doctor examined me and said: Well you're 84 now. Yesterday is history, tomorrow we don't know when. It's today that counts.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 3/28/2025 5:56:00 PM
i know the problem victor, diabetes makes doctors so close and intrusive, hope your docteur is nice
Date: 3/26/2025 10:27:00 PM
Dear Yaan, you have put it so right. Death is a sure reality and our life is so short, too short to be wasted in regrets and resentments. Enjoy, while one can. Wish you happy tomorrows, dear friend.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 3/28/2025 5:56:00 PM
thanks valsa for the nice comment
Date: 3/26/2025 7:19:00 PM
Keep it all in perspective. Remember the doctors are just practicing, so we must practice to bend and stretch, hold onto those sprigs of lavender when they’re in our grasp! Passez une bonne soirée!
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Date: 3/28/2025 5:57:00 PM
waw loved your french words Kim, comments are precious enjoy your week end
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