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Pitcher Perfect

The Lord poured me, a pitcher of time. For my personal use, it was only mine. A generous portion, it seemed I got. I wasted so much, I poured out a lot. Exchanged for things, not a bargain in the end. I can't get time back, it's not something I lend. My pitcher's half empty, thankfully not too late. I finally come to learn, what really satiates. Time spent with people, poured into their lives. Nourishing their spirits, makes my soul thrive. Flowers now bloom, as I walk on life's path. People are my pleasure, I smile and I laugh. Thankful for each drop, a gift from on high. Connected to a source, that never runs dry. My waters of time, are converted to wine. I give it back to God, it is no longer mine. When this life is over, I will leave this land. Off to eternity, as God takes my hand. Drakes response inspired the wine stanza.

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Date: 10/4/2013 5:26:00 PM
Awesome! A good poem to read before going to bed and thinking about all that for the night prayer! Thanks for inspiring, Rick! Hugs, Hanitra
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/4/2013 5:28:00 PM
Hugs back Hanitra!
Date: 7/28/2013 4:56:00 AM
...nourishing their spirits... nourishing my spirits, too. Lovely couplet.
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Date: 7/27/2013 8:21:00 PM
My ex cancelled the internet so I don't know how much longer I will be around. It doesn't mater anymore. Thank you for your kindness you showed me and I wish you well. Love Colleen
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Date: 7/27/2013 9:47:00 AM
It's a very rich poem and I loved your lines "My waters of time, are converted to wine. I give it back to God, it is no longer mine", much and much. Excellent philosophy of real life, I think. Thanks for sharing this. Loved always, bl
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Date: 7/27/2013 9:47:00 AM
Yes...that source never does run dry! Beautiful words....inspirational message....
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Date: 7/27/2013 6:10:00 AM
Beautiful message in this poem. Love shared between people makes life worth it.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/27/2013 6:12:00 AM
Thanks Monterey, so nice to have a visit from you.
Date: 7/27/2013 12:01:00 AM
Richard I did some editing. pls check it for me.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/27/2013 6:12:00 AM
Ok
Date: 7/26/2013 11:14:00 PM
I love the play on picture perfect with this one, Richard. Way to be inspired=!!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/26/2013 11:16:00 PM
Thanks Andrea, what would we be without our word play.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/26/2013 11:15:00 PM
Sorry to hear you are feeling yucky. Goodnight Colleen.
Date: 7/26/2013 2:56:00 PM
Love it. Have a good day. Still feeling yucky. Love Colleen
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Date: 7/26/2013 2:03:00 PM
Sorry i missed some words below.
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Date: 7/26/2013 2:01:00 PM
Thankful of each line, a Gift the soups get! very meaningful write. I wrote but do not know the form, just check for me
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/26/2013 11:17:00 PM
On my way
Date: 7/26/2013 11:49:00 AM
These words are so comforting and beautifully written... Time spent with people, poured into their lives. Nourishing there spirits, makes my soul thrive:) Thankful for each drop, a gift from on high Connected to a source, that never runs dry. Each stanza is amazing but just felt a connection & had to quote...really enjoyed reading this uplifting poem today,,,, thankyou ~~~~<3 cherie
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/26/2013 11:19:00 PM
What a great comment! Thanks so much Cherie
Date: 7/26/2013 9:06:00 AM
YES!!!!! I drink to brighter days also. Time, my bartender. Excellent!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/26/2013 9:10:00 AM
Good morning Drake. My waters of time have been turned to Wine and have improved with age. I raise a glass of time well spent. Thanks for commenting.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/26/2013 9:07:00 AM
You are most kind, thanks.
Date: 7/26/2013 9:05:00 AM
How do you respond to genius? You don't. Licia :-)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/26/2013 9:10:00 AM
The above message was for you Licia.

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