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To my younger self

To my younger self, Here's a message to you, A reference for all you go through, Take heed from the start, Cherish your giving heart, It'll push you beyond limits, Without even counting minutes, Pushing yourself till pores bleed, Working hard is your creed, You are actually addicted, Making social life conflicted, Don't forget to smell the roses, Understand the threat that poses, This physical world is cool, But will take you for a fool, It'll chew you up and spit you out, Don't give the devil any doubt, He'll use anyone or anything, Making sin a diamond ring, Appealing to mask the masses, Twisting your rose colored glasses, In the midst of all of this, You'll show love in a deep abyss, Your light will shine in dark places, Pulling loved ones from deep stasis, Do not let this light smother, There might not be another, Mine is dim lit at best, Yet still warms my chest, Grab all falling hands in the path, If not they'll suffer Hell's wrath, Tell them about the great news, Jesus has paid all of their dues, Reach as many as you can, For this was His plan, Use the love God has given you, Remember your worthy no matter what you'll do. Love, Garrett

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Date: 2/27/2025 3:44:00 PM
This is really beautiful, and would also like to share this with my younger self. You clearly have a powerful grasp of your emotions and express them really well with words, thank you for sharing, I took your recent advice regarding 2 Cor. 1 3-4
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B.J. Fitz
Date: 2/28/2025 8:31:00 PM
Well said! But it is hard to get used to skillets, we all just need to find a mitt. You are a great poet yourself, sir, pleasure to interact with you :)
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Garrett Bass
Date: 2/27/2025 7:30:00 PM
Grasping emotions is like grabbing a hot skillet. Eventually after a few hundreds times you can handle it lol. Thank you so much! Really appreciate it coming from a great poet like yourself! Very glad you read it. Hope it finds you well!
Date: 2/23/2025 4:44:00 AM
I shared your poem on ThePoetTree on Telegram Thank you, Kurt
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Garrett Bass
Date: 2/23/2025 5:06:00 AM
As always I'm so glad you enjoyed and as always thank you so much, Kurt!
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Kurt Hubbard-Beale
Date: 2/23/2025 4:45:00 AM
Date: 2/23/2025 4:41:00 AM
yes - profound train of thought, an essential one too I would say, you are there.
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Garrett Bass
Date: 2/23/2025 5:05:00 AM
Much obliged for your approval. Thank you Kurt!
Date: 1/18/2025 11:58:00 AM
Spiritual guidance the key here. Nicely done
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Garrett Bass
Date: 1/18/2025 7:20:00 PM
Indeed! Thank you
Date: 1/18/2025 8:05:00 AM
Very-well composed with deep metaphors and suggestions. Thanks for your comment on my poem.
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Garrett Bass
Date: 1/18/2025 7:20:00 PM
Thank you maestro and it was my pleasure.
Date: 1/17/2025 3:10:00 PM
Good advice to, um, you!
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Garrett Bass
Date: 1/18/2025 5:50:00 AM
Ha thanks!

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