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senior citizen 08-01-2013 11:36 PM

From a relative in Arizona
 
Received this inspirational poem from a relative in Arizona..........


THE WORLD IS MINE - Author Unknown


Today, upon a bus, I saw a very beautiful woman and wished I were
as beautiful.

When suddenly she rose to leave, I saw her hobble down the aisle.
She had one leg and used a crutch. But as she passed, she passed a
smile.

Oh, God, forgive me when I whine. I have two legs; the world is mine.


I stopped to buy some candy. The lad who sold it had such charm.
I talked with him, he seemed so glad. If I were late, it'd do no
harm.

And as I left, he said to me, "I thank you, you've been so kind.
It's nice to talk with folks like you. You see," he said, "I'm
blind."

Oh, God, forgive me when I whine. I have two eyes; the world is mine.


Later while walking down the street, I saw a child I knew.
He stood and watched the others play, but he did not know what to do.
I stopped a moment and then I said, "Why don't you join them dear?"
He looked ahead without a word. I forgot, he couldn't hear.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine. I have two ears; the world is mine.


With feet to take me where I'd go.
With eyes to see the sunset's glow.
With ears to hear what I'd know.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine. I've been blessed indeed, the
world is mine.


If this poem makes you feel thankful, just forward it to your
friends.

After all, it's just a simple reminder that we have so much to be
thankful for!

Give the gift of love. It never comes back empty !


I have been truly blessed with AWESOME FRIENDS.

ewstanley 08-02-2013 06:23 AM

Very Inspirational!
 
very inspirational!

Love2cruise 08-02-2013 06:48 AM

What a nice poem to read first thing in the morning! Thank you for sharing.

I hope all the people on this forum who complain about dogs, food, servers, vendors, etc., take a minute to read this and realize how lucky we all are and what a waste of precious time complaining is.

Jhooman 08-02-2013 06:56 AM

An attitude of gratitude is the answer. Thank you for the lovely post.

senior citizen 08-02-2013 08:08 AM

To all....
You are all very welcome. I thought it was nice as well.

We all have something to be grateful for......


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