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Simple Musings From a Heterosexual Male With Unkempt Facial Hair

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Every discovery started with absolutely no idea of where to start... There is not enough time in a lifetime to measure success... Just as there is pain in uncertainty, there is peace in faith... We thrive in our communal happiness, we parish in derisive pain... Death is much less reliable in peace. In war, we can put up a more reasonable defense... We can waste a lifetime seeking happiness from someone else's approval... Our happiness should always be seen in the kindness of our eyes... With desires held in check, less becomes more... When a smile becomes a laugh, you've found happiness... Love is helping someone discover that they are better than what they thought they were... Unfathomable contentment is a poet finishing the last line of a poem...

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Curtis Johnson

Date: 1/13/2018 11:29:00 PM

A very pleasant read.

Charlie Smith
Date: 1/14/2018 9:04:00 AM

Thanks Curtis..

Anita Harris

Date: 8/30/2017 12:32:00 AM

Great thoughts!

Charlie Smith
Date: 8/30/2017 7:45:00 AM

Just some rambling thoughts but thank you Anita...

Doug Vinson

Date: 4/12/2017 11:50:00 AM

"With desires held in check, less becomes more..." Good stuff all through, Charlie, and I'll pick this one. Indeed - to want what we already have, and to be happy in what we are doing, rather then wanting "more" or that which is unobtainable, rather than wanting to escape our existence - much better paths. Easy to say, o' course. ; )

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/12/2017 1:26:00 PM

Great thoughts Doug, thanks for the visit...

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/24/2017 8:45:00 AM

They are all good but for me this is the absolute best. "We can waste a lifetime seeking happiness from someone else's approval" I very much enjoyed your musings.

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/24/2017 11:01:00 AM

Thank you Richard...

Edward Mccall

Date: 3/19/2017 4:41:00 PM

Every line from the first to the last is absolutely true. Well done Charlie well done.

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/19/2017 6:52:00 PM

Thank you Edward...

John Hardison

Date: 3/19/2017 4:08:00 PM

Well constructed musing. Happiness thought to come from the soul at peace. Musing, well you know. Peace, Love and Joy.

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/19/2017 6:51:00 PM

Thank you John...

Janis Medders Tobechi

Date: 3/19/2017 2:46:00 PM

It's great Charlie, artistic and poetic. I read it three times because the musings made me think things through. Nicely penned.

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/19/2017 6:53:00 PM

Thank you Janis...

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/19/2017 6:51:00 PM

Thank you Janis...

Jannie Breedt

Date: 3/19/2017 12:37:00 AM

Hi Charlie I am so happy for you getting POTD because you deserve it. Love the wisdom here. The title is very catchy too

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/19/2017 9:22:00 AM

Thank you so much Jannie, I think this is a first for me...

Kim Merryman

Date: 3/18/2017 5:29:00 PM

I must admit, your title is eye-catching! This almost read like a chapter from the book of Proverbs in the Bible. I enjoyed reading your work, Charlie! Blessings, Kim

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/18/2017 9:32:00 PM

Thank you Kim...

Joanna Daniel

Date: 3/16/2017 9:13:00 AM

Very true and wise musings, Charlie:) love the way you ended it, congratulations on POTD:) a 7:)

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/16/2017 3:13:00 PM

Thank you Jo...

Carole Duet

Date: 3/14/2017 1:31:00 AM

Some wise words here. Interesting write.

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/14/2017 8:10:00 AM

Thank You Carol...

CayCay Jennings

Date: 3/13/2017 11:48:00 PM

I enjoyed your ramblings! I share many of them. Congrats on potd, Charlie, and all the best ... CayCay

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/14/2017 8:09:00 AM

Thank You CayCay,,,

Heidi Sands

Date: 3/13/2017 4:04:00 PM

What a great poem . I love it Charlie. A favorite. Congratulations! :)

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/13/2017 9:15:00 PM

Thank you Heidi...

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/13/2017 3:28:00 PM

Hi Charlie, I don't know how I missed this. You penned such a positive piece that's filled with wisdom. Congratulations on getting the poem of day. It was most definitely well deserved. PS, you had my full attention with the title alone:-) Alexis

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/13/2017 9:14:00 PM

Thank you so very much Alexis...

Janice Canerdy

Date: 3/13/2017 1:07:00 PM

Wise words, Charlie--a 7 for sure! Janice

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/13/2017 1:12:00 PM

Thank you Janice...

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 3/13/2017 11:25:00 AM

Absolutely true. Thank you, Kai.

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/13/2017 12:09:00 PM

Many thanks Kai...

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 3/13/2017 11:12:00 AM

So many lines I like - the last two, of course, but "Just as there is pain in uncertainty, there is peace in faith.." was special to me. Congratulations!!!

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/13/2017 12:09:00 PM

Such a special note to me, thank you Sunlite...

Roy Pett

Date: 3/13/2017 8:00:00 AM

Brilliant write, congratulations on POTD, Roy.

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/13/2017 11:06:00 AM

Thanks Roy...

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 3/13/2017 6:53:00 AM

Nice write Charlie! Congrats on potd xomo!

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/13/2017 11:05:00 AM

Thank you Maureen...

Agnes Krampe

Date: 3/13/2017 6:36:00 AM

Congrats on your POTD, Charlie!

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/13/2017 11:05:00 AM

Thanks Agnes...

Bernard F. Asuncion

Date: 3/13/2017 6:01:00 AM

Interesting poem.... congrats on being chosen...

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/13/2017 11:05:00 AM

Thank you Bernard...

Lynn Marie

Date: 3/13/2017 5:40:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD! ...the title was the icing to finish:-) so happy for you.:-)

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/13/2017 11:04:00 AM

Thanks again Lynn...

Lisa Ricci

Date: 3/13/2017 4:51:00 AM

Hello. This is poetry so fine and at its best. A true must read out loud with emphasis. The words are profound and must be heard. Well done throughout. Congratulations on your most deserving entry being Poem Of The Day.

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/13/2017 11:04:00 AM

You know how to fill a fella with pride, thanks Lisa...

Darren White

Date: 3/13/2017 3:20:00 AM

I love those musings Charlie, especially the last one made me smile :) Grats on PotD

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/13/2017 11:01:00 AM

You made my day, thanks Darren...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/12/2017 8:28:00 PM

funny title you gave this. that last line is SO true. LOVE that!!

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/13/2017 10:59:00 AM

Hope it made you laugh, thanks Andrea...