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I WAS ME


First I was me,

Selfish as can be,

Wanting everything from A to Z

And wanting it all for me.


Then I became we,

A part of an us.

I learned to share, give and take

I learned how to trust.


Next I was you,

Believe me it's true.

I would rather give than receive,

It was you I wanted to please.


Now I am them,

A family man.

Giving my children,

All that I can.


If you look real close,

It is easy to see,

I am older and wiser,

And no longer a me.





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Maya Angelou

Blog Posted by Joe Flach: 5/28/2014 10:01:00 AM


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Date: 5/31/2014 11:57:00 AM
Dear Joe, she will definitely be missed by many. My favorite quote from her was, "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." What writer can't relate to this? Love, Carolyn
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Date: 5/29/2014 7:30:00 AM
A beautiful tribute to a beautiful soul Joe..
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Date: 5/28/2014 9:19:00 PM
A very good tribute to her, Joe!!! And so nice that you did it up this way with the pictures.
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Date: 5/28/2014 7:54:00 PM
We will always have a part of her...her words are ours to cherish. Thank you Joe...
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Date: 5/28/2014 12:14:00 PM
Joe well said....
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Date: 5/28/2014 11:56:00 AM
R I P, Maya...PD
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Date: 5/28/2014 11:35:00 AM
Oh Joe this is a fantastic tribute. hugs Jan xxxx
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Date: 5/28/2014 11:14:00 AM
such a great loss but maya is eternal... remarkable piece from you, joe.. huggs
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Date: 5/28/2014 10:20:00 AM
Well said Joe...I could not agree more
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