First Step In the Right Direction

First
you take
one small step
then another
until all the steps
add up to the distance
between where you are and where
you are going or want to be.
The trick is to get yourself pointed
in the right direction before you start.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Rhinem Avatar
March 2, 2009 at 11:36 PM
Ps.~Smile~I had to stop back by soup to see "You" real quick~just to make sure that You knew how sincerely deeply, I did love Your passage of scripture that You shared with me today~Matthew 10:32,33~Smile~one of my very favorites actually!!! And yes, there is a lot of beautiful poetry within the pages of "Gods Words!!!!"~"Sweet Dreams Again, Dear Precious Robin!!!!":)))
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March 2, 2009 at 11:18 PM
....and yet, I did not know about "Your Son?"~And that breaks my heart for You Robin!!!!~Frown~I pray "Your Beautiful Heart," has healed from his sleeping as much as possible!!? And, "Someday You Shall Meet Again!!!!"~"My Love To 'You' Forever and A Day, Eternally, John!!!!"~ "Beautiful Dreams Beautiful Lady!!!!"~Bye:))
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March 2, 2009 at 11:12 PM
....and, I loved Your comment to myself today; although I just arrived home and picked up; for it was like music to soul~to hear of Your faith~ Smile~for it is this priceless part of whom You are~which has painted "You" soo very beautifully, among many other qualities of character, before my grateful and awestruck eyes!!!!... .cont....
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March 2, 2009 at 11:06 PM
Smile~I like this write hear dear lady! Yes, one must be pointed towards the right direction!!? Smile~I believe that I am...."Hello Precious, Gifted and Beautiful Robin!!!!"~"You" always make my heart happy when I hear from "You!!!!"~I hope that You had a very wonderful day today dear!!? And, "Thank You" as always for Your verse~Smile~I love that about "You!!!!"....cont....
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January 11, 2009 at 12:17 PM
So much truth shared in this poem. Nice use of this challenging form. Keep on writing. Thank you for the kind comments on my poem. Karen
Rhinem Avatar
January 8, 2009 at 10:54 AM
Smile~Yes, this is the important factor! Just as when you map out a war-you must have all your troops etc. In place!? Intriguing write here dear lady-so much wisdom to be pondered truly!? For it could apply itself within so many areas of life!? Such as a soul that wishes to be saved-taking hold of a Bible, bended knees, and fellowship etc.~"Have A Very Beautiful Day Beautiful Robin, Love Always, John!"~Bye Dear:)
Gorelick Avatar
January 6, 2009 at 11:27 AM
this is a good one Robin..Your absolutely right..the trick is to get pointed in the right direction...BG
Richards Avatar
January 6, 2009 at 10:18 AM
I often trip over my own feet! Once I can overcome that.....I'm on my way!! Liked this poem very much!! ~ Love, Carrie
Higgins Avatar
January 6, 2009 at 9:18 AM
I need to get the trick down first..I am having problem with that..lol..I enjoyed this piece. Great job!
Bickerstaffe Avatar
January 6, 2009 at 9:16 AM
Exactly! ...words of wisdom Robin, words of wisdom. Well done my dear! Love, Keith
Riley Avatar
January 6, 2009 at 8:45 AM
Nice Etheree, true to form and also a good meaning, good work, keep writing. Judy Riley
Ginn Avatar
January 6, 2009 at 8:41 AM
Wowsers I love this! Even if you're not in the right direction at least you won't be stuck in neutral anymore. Great job Robin. Laurie
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