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I Passed His Test

our hearts beat alike
where ivy grows and gutters
overflow, diplomas no
match for life's true test-
if you pass, salvation smiles
on those that pay it forward-
I only need look
to the least of my brothers,
their smile means I passed the test
*Thanks Sara Kendrick!...hope I passed the education game!
now let's see what our friend Ruben Ortellao can teach us!!!

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Date: 9/5/2009 10:00:00 AM
*smiles* Thank you dear James...Am knmown as Evil within the Haunted Trio....but I do write of other things as you see....Being Evil is a small part of me...Enjoy and thanks for the comments...Hopefully the soup will enjopy my ummm...naughty side too.... The Southern Belle
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Date: 8/28/2009 2:08:00 PM
This conclusion becomes clearer with each day I live. A genuine smile can cure a lot of ills. Love, daver
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Date: 8/28/2009 9:31:00 AM
Love the reference to "Pay it Forward," James! Truly, learning to help others is one of the greatest educations we can experience. And what could be a better reward than a "smile"? Beautiful choka, James, quite meaningful and heartfelt! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 8/28/2009 8:23:00 AM
Nice one Jim.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments today.
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Date: 8/28/2009 2:37:00 AM
I love this one. Yes life is the biggest education of all. Keep taking those test. I will have to see what Ruben writes. Keep writing. Sara
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Date: 8/27/2009 11:38:00 PM
brilliantly penned..excellent you passed:)charma
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Date: 8/27/2009 10:10:00 PM
James this poem says it all "On those that pay it forwards" Being one who has learned to stop taking and start giving I applaud this well penned poem - God Bless you, MJ
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