Taking Things In My Stride

The things that get thrown at us throughout all our life All sent to try us and test us with some strife Things knock us all, it seems from side to side It’s a good job I learnt early to take things in my stride It’s a good job I have long legs, that much I can say They come in handy when needed, for getting right away So many things sent to stop me, they all have really tried Good job I learnt to early take things in my stride. Time and again the battle can sometimes seem over bearing Long legs are a good thing, with the trainers I am wearing. When thing get too much, one wants to run far and wide Good job I learnt early to take it in my stride
Trainers are running shoes for those that do not understand.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 10/16/2014 9:29:00 AM
I'm back again,,, was only here 4 month ago,,but a poem that tends to linger, giving the reader food for thought, i don't really think anything could stop you in your (trainers) Tracks, taking things in your stride..i do like this..again you seem to be so unique in some aspects...
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Date: 6/6/2014 5:27:00 PM
took me a year to find this first time round, and time i came for another look, at the poem that is,, although those legs sound interesting, oh and the trainers
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Date: 1/28/2013 12:36:00 PM
Dear Mandy,Hope this finds YOU and YOURS Healthy and High in the Spirit. I wish I had long legs. I've walked hand in hand with strife, all my life I have no where to run Superb Pen. YOU did not tell me about Our Sister Annalise Brigham LOVE YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER,Sis. YOUR Brother...Harry
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Date: 12/11/2012 9:51:00 AM
another i missed first time round... and i like this too, i'd like to see those long legs...
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Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
Date: 12/11/2012 10:45:00 AM
naughty naughty lol xx
Date: 12/25/2011 7:54:00 PM
You show your strength in this poem, Long legs sure are an asset! :)
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Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
Date: 12/26/2011 2:09:00 AM
Thanks elizabeth x
Date: 12/25/2011 4:21:00 AM
Very well written Mandy,enjoyed it. hugs from Anne-Lise
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Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
Date: 12/25/2011 10:12:00 AM
Thanks Anne-Lise all the best sweet heart x
Date: 12/24/2011 8:30:00 PM
Mandy... Have a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. May your Wishes come true this coming Year! God, bless you and your happy family. Always, here to enjoy the love that goes around the soup... ~p.d.
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Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
Date: 12/25/2011 3:49:00 AM
Thank you and the same back to you . All the best x
Date: 12/24/2011 3:39:00 PM
Great expressive couplets..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Sara
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Date: 12/25/2011 3:50:00 AM
Thanks Sara .Very Kind all the best x
Date: 12/24/2011 12:19:00 PM
This is so cute. Love the part about long legs coming in handy for getting away! wish mine were longer!!
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Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
Date: 12/24/2011 1:51:00 PM
Wish mine were too sometimes. Have a good one x
Date: 12/24/2011 11:04:00 AM
Good set of rhyming couplets that collectively convey a clear message.
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Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
Date: 12/24/2011 1:53:00 PM
Thahk you Robert. All the best x
Date: 12/24/2011 9:16:00 AM
Mandy, I'm sending you my best wishes for a blessed and joyful Christmas and a New Year wish that you prosper, little sister... Love, annalise
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Date: 12/24/2011 1:54:00 PM
And back at you Annalise. Thank you xx
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