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Life ain't always fun and it ain't always easy but it's always an experience. It just depends on what you decide to learn from that experience that counts.

The best paths always move forward. Don't waste your time looking back. The things you've said, the things you've done, Can never be brought back. Don't waste the little time we have, On anger or regret. Just accept what you can't change. Make peace and pay back debts. Each new day is a fresh, new start. Just learn from past mistakes. No one's perfect, no not one, Decide this day will be great. Look up, have hope, move forward. Let no one hold you back. Do what you know is best for you, And cut yourself some slack. Sometimes there's no one to pick you up, When you have had a fall; But God helps those who help themselves, When their back is against the wall. Someone thinks so highly of you, And knows what you can do; The best friend you will ever have, That friend, my dear, is You.

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Date: 6/28/2023 1:16:00 PM
very good advise for one and all, Judy dear! I like the homespun feel to this.
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Date: 6/17/2023 11:03:00 AM
Judy, your poem captures the essence of reality and truth with remarkable honesty. Your words are wise and genuine.
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Judy Ball
Date: 6/18/2023 11:53:00 PM
Thank you so much Lasaad. Y*our reviews are always so encouraging. God Bless, JB
Date: 6/7/2023 5:55:00 AM
You’ve said it well! Advice from the wise moves one in the right direction!
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Date: 6/10/2023 7:53:00 AM
Thanks so much Kim. God Bless, JB
Date: 6/2/2023 3:27:00 PM
Wise words, Judy. We must learn to live life in the present, it's the only time we have any control over. This is my first visit to your poetry, but won't be my last. I'll be following your poetry now and hope we can become poetry soup friends. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
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Judy Ball
Date: 6/5/2023 10:01:00 PM
Thank you so much Bill. God Bless and welcome, JB
Date: 5/31/2023 9:12:00 AM
So true, Judy. Wise words indeed. It's crazy how quickly time gets by us. We have to live each momebnt to the fullest because there are no do overs.
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Judy Ball
Date: 6/2/2023 3:02:00 PM
Thanks so much Daniel. God Bless, JB
Date: 5/31/2023 5:20:00 AM
Hi Judy you as I have said before are our on line psychologist. Each poem you post is wise and a lesson in living our lives in a content state of mind. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer
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Judy Ball
Date: 6/2/2023 2:50:00 PM
Thank you so much Jennifer. God Bless, JB
Date: 5/30/2023 3:23:00 AM
Glad you are writing again. Have courage as I know you need it. Be positive. The world needs it.
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Judy Ball
Date: 6/2/2023 2:42:00 PM
Thank you so much Victor. God Bless, JB
Date: 5/29/2023 9:23:00 AM
Agreed. One million per cent. Looking back just makes us sad. Positivity is what the world requires! Thanks, gw
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Date: 5/29/2023 4:08:00 PM
Thank you so much Gershon. God Bless, JB
Date: 5/29/2023 7:21:00 AM
Hi Judy, First of all, I am happy to see you posting again. This is such a real and raw on not living in the past. I agree, we must live in the now let go of past mistakes and stay true to ourselves. Thanks for writing such a write. Have a great day:-) Alexis
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Judy Ball
Date: 5/29/2023 9:05:00 AM
Thank you so much Alexis. God Bless, JB
Date: 5/29/2023 1:56:00 AM
Judy a truly honest poem about realty and truth! Wise real words …. Love it! Debx
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Judy Ball
Date: 5/29/2023 9:09:00 AM
Thank you so much Deb. God Bless, JB
Date: 5/29/2023 1:56:00 AM
Wonderful write. Enjoyed. God bless you friend. Love, Gina
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Judy Ball
Date: 5/29/2023 9:13:00 AM
Thank you so much Gina. God Bless. JB

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