My Parting Gifts- a Piece of Advise

Three Pieces Of Advice

Let It Go
Life can be difficult and full of stress
Don’t sweat the small stuff, let it go
Most things will come out in the wash
It won’t matter when your six feet below…

Find A Passion In Life
Some days it’s hard to get up in the morning
But if you have something you love to do
Be it writing a poem or climbing a mountain
Your passions the ticket to carry you through….

Laugh
Life’s a lot more fun if you can manage a laugh
Hang around with friends that make you smile
There are some cockamamie situations in life
A sense of humor will carry you many a mile…..

1/14/16
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Kendrick Avatar
September 2, 2016 at 4:21 PM
So wonderful to share the winners’ list with your great poetry..Congrats on awesome work..Sara
Kimathi Avatar
September 2, 2016 at 7:59 AM
Congrats Barbara, for your placement with this inspiring piece!! ;-)
Daniel Avatar
February 12, 2016 at 10:07 AM
Thank you for sharing this wonderful poem. The wise words are really useful:}
Martin Avatar
February 10, 2016 at 1:22 PM
Wise Advice, Barbara! BTW, the Metolius River is in central Oregon and have put up a note to that effect.
Richards Avatar
February 8, 2016 at 7:44 PM
Excellent advice.........all three stanzas contain great words of wisdom !!
Henderson Avatar
February 7, 2016 at 3:05 PM
A gift we will pass along. Thank you for sharing Barbara! Peace and many blessings to you.
Allison Avatar
February 7, 2016 at 3:04 PM
Wise words indeed Barbara - good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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