Laugh, make the world laugh with you;
Weep, you'd better off weeping alone,
loud and proud, such aloneness is a gift.
Love, let the words of the heart speak for you;
Hate, may you find the rare courage to forgive,
succeed or fail, fight your own dragon battles.
When weary, don't shoulder the burden of mankind;
When bitter, curse the evil like that of a spunky child;
When merry, spread the lights around and beyond;
When achieve, award yourself with a King's crown.
Too many friends will burn you out;
Too many confidants will sell you out;
A few trusted company is a heaven sent;
and aim for one love is the higher route.
Sing, and the hills will answer;
Sigh, it is lost in the thin air;
To write therein more fresh stories of delights,
Live with all your wit and love with all you have!
Your poetry is always special, Annabel. From the heart, your words and presence are a welcome light, to which I’m especially fond of your last line, “Live with all your wit and love with all you have!”
If I may say, you have great style and look wonderful in your photographs. With your talents and determination, you too, like your ancestors, will surely reach the stars to shine brightly. In wisdom through your word, your call to thrive is heard. May generations sing, the life that’s yours to bring.
You kind words always bring joy and I thank you, Phil! Glad that you found my poetry special and pleasing, in a way😉🌻.
Heartfelt thanks for your encouragement. Too often we are burdened by life and forget how great we truly are. May the Grace of our ancestors stay within us!
And I too, wish you all the success and happiness life has to offer!🥳🙏
I saw you looking at my posts and was hoping you’d say hello. That sounds wonderful and I hope you had a nice day, my dear. I really like your new Gravatar, BTW. Thank you Annabel ~ you too 😇
Oh, my goodness, Annabel, your post is rich! Layers of beauty, wisdom, sadness, introspection, reflection, and family history. I will save and revisit the many lessons you have poetically shared with us. Wishing you a beautiful weekend. 🌞💐💗
Your kindness has been extraordinary, dear Michele! I thank you for your beautiful and generous spirit! Always A treat to read your words 🥳🌻😊. And you too, have a stunning weekend ahead!
I adore and connect with the layers of emotion and thought in your gorgeous poem, and love the combination of the ending journal with photograph! Lovely. ❤
Hello, again. 😊 I hope you are doing well, sweet Annabel. I forgot to mention that, while you always look lovely, I also dig your style ~ very cool Converse All-Stars kicks! Have a great new week my friend 💖
Thank you, Phil! Glad to read a comment from you! I have been doing relatively well, dealing with some unexpected circumstances 🙂 And yes, they were Converse, haha. You have joyful Thanksgiving week, my very kind friend!
Thank you, my dear friend Annabel! May swift & clear resolution overcome each challenge you encounter, and blessings of joy fill your spirit this Thanksgiving week 🙂💐
A prolific profound poetry flowing like a river that makes it way over, under and around sticks rocks or whatever. The determination of survival is such and you delivered wisdom with your poetry which I would call a sage/proverb… Love your journal entry which is reflective and also illustrates your own personal growth…and serves as a reminder of the line of warriors before you. thanks for always being uniquely you!
You are kind to me, Tony! Heartfelt gratitude for your generosity of kind words! And yes, those who have struggled know a thing or two about surviving in this relentless world, haha. Such a gift to know my writing has found a warm shelter in your kind understanding and benevolent spirit!😃🥂🌻
it is likewise, that we share in a moment of appreciation! For I am grateful the sharing 🤗💖🙏🏽that allows me to reflect and sometime dance with you. You are a gift with many talents. One of them is making me blush😜🤗🥳Always warm wishes for today and peaceful time in your journey!
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Your poetry is always special, Annabel. From the heart, your words and presence are a welcome light, to which I’m especially fond of your last line, “Live with all your wit and love with all you have!”
If I may say, you have great style and look wonderful in your photographs. With your talents and determination, you too, like your ancestors, will surely reach the stars to shine brightly. In wisdom through your word, your call to thrive is heard. May generations sing, the life that’s yours to bring.
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You kind words always bring joy and I thank you, Phil! Glad that you found my poetry special and pleasing, in a way😉🌻.
Heartfelt thanks for your encouragement. Too often we are burdened by life and forget how great we truly are. May the Grace of our ancestors stay within us!
And I too, wish you all the success and happiness life has to offer!🥳🙏
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Amen! You are both kind and beautiful, Annabel ~ thank you 🥳🙏🌷
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Thank YOU, Phil! Cheers!🥳🥂
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Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving, my friend 💖
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Thank you, Phil! I just had a warm Thanksgiving hike with friends! Happy Turkey day!
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I saw you looking at my posts and was hoping you’d say hello. That sounds wonderful and I hope you had a nice day, my dear. I really like your new Gravatar, BTW. Thank you Annabel ~ you too 😇
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You are so kind, Phil!! 🥳👩🏻🦰
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A great share Annabel 😀
Also love the pics. The picture quality is fine. Keep smiling
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Thank you, Devang! Happy to read your comment and by your visit! 😄
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That explains your fighting spirit Anna ❤
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Thank you so much, Ananda! 😊🌻 very kind of your words!
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Oh, my goodness, Annabel, your post is rich! Layers of beauty, wisdom, sadness, introspection, reflection, and family history. I will save and revisit the many lessons you have poetically shared with us. Wishing you a beautiful weekend. 🌞💐💗
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Your kindness has been extraordinary, dear Michele! I thank you for your beautiful and generous spirit! Always A treat to read your words 🥳🌻😊. And you too, have a stunning weekend ahead!
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😊🥰🤗
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I adore and connect with the layers of emotion and thought in your gorgeous poem, and love the combination of the ending journal with photograph! Lovely. ❤
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I am so happy to read you, dear Jaya💗! Thank you for being so sweet and so generous with all you write! Send hugs 🤗
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A beautiful poem, Annabel. 🍂🌻💞
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You are so kind, Jeff!😃🥂🌷
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It’s my utmost pleasure, Annabel! 😁🍂🌻✨
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Cheers 🥂 🙏😃
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Hello, again. 😊 I hope you are doing well, sweet Annabel. I forgot to mention that, while you always look lovely, I also dig your style ~ very cool Converse All-Stars kicks! Have a great new week my friend 💖
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Thank you, Phil! Glad to read a comment from you! I have been doing relatively well, dealing with some unexpected circumstances 🙂 And yes, they were Converse, haha. You have joyful Thanksgiving week, my very kind friend!
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Thank you, my dear friend Annabel! May swift & clear resolution overcome each challenge you encounter, and blessings of joy fill your spirit this Thanksgiving week 🙂💐
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How poetic and kind are your words! Loved it 😊! Sending many many thanks 🌷🥂🥳🌻
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A prolific profound poetry flowing like a river that makes it way over, under and around sticks rocks or whatever. The determination of survival is such and you delivered wisdom with your poetry which I would call a sage/proverb… Love your journal entry which is reflective and also illustrates your own personal growth…and serves as a reminder of the line of warriors before you. thanks for always being uniquely you!
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You are kind to me, Tony! Heartfelt gratitude for your generosity of kind words! And yes, those who have struggled know a thing or two about surviving in this relentless world, haha. Such a gift to know my writing has found a warm shelter in your kind understanding and benevolent spirit!😃🥂🌻
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it is likewise, that we share in a moment of appreciation! For I am grateful the sharing 🤗💖🙏🏽that allows me to reflect and sometime dance with you. You are a gift with many talents. One of them is making me blush😜🤗🥳Always warm wishes for today and peaceful time in your journey!
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