Windows

In youth I looked at life through my front window Everything was new and unexplored Expectations flowed like rushing water Nothing that I viewed could be ignored Paths untested prompted me to venture Inhale the fragrance of discovery Taste the nectar of a love awakened Embracing life wherever it took me Today I look at life through my rear window And savor the experiences I've had Reflecting once again upon my journey Accepting what life gave, the good, the bad The edges of my world are now more rounded The colors are a softer, warmer hue However, I have not a favorite window Through either one I've much enjoyed the view
Bob Quigley Sept 29, 2011
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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March 7, 2012 at 10:30 AM
BOB,,,,,;-) CONGRATULATIONS... NICE WORK IN PAULA'S CONTEST... ALWAYS~PD
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March 8, 2012 at 8:14 AM
Thanks PD
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March 7, 2012 at 7:34 AM
Nice thoughts,Bob.Congratulations!
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March 8, 2012 at 8:14 AM
Much appreciated Fabiyas
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March 7, 2012 at 7:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Paula's "Miles" contest Bob. Love, Carol
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March 8, 2012 at 8:14 AM
Thank you Carol
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March 6, 2012 at 6:25 PM
Congratulations!
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March 8, 2012 at 8:15 AM
Thank you
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March 5, 2012 at 6:59 PM
Bob, congrats on your win with this wonderful write. You are so expressive with your pen. This lovely poem goes to my favorites. Blessings, Rhonda
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March 8, 2012 at 8:16 AM
I'm honored. Thank you Rhonda
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October 2, 2011 at 1:25 PM
wow, I can't believe I am the first one to comment to this poem. This is simply wonderful, Bob. Exactly how I feel too. Another fave for me. Luv, Andrea
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October 2, 2011 at 1:33 PM
It's funny you should say that. I was just looking at the hits and wondering why so few people had read it. Go figure. Anyway, thank you for your comments Andrea. Much appreciated.
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