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The following are some poems and quotes that I have found that have inspired me
or just brightened my day.  I hope that you feel the same way!

A Friend Like You

I leave my home
And walk to school
Knowing that no one has ever thought
I am cool.
But you saw past that
Past my glasses and into my mind
Deep beneath
Where the true me hides.
You want to hang out
Like real friends do
You want to borrow my clothes
Even my shoes.
We shared the good times
And the bad
We are there for each other when we were down
And feeling sad.
I am proud to call you my friend
A friend that always pulls through
Are you proud to call me you're your friend
I really hope you do.

By Melanie Englehart
 

I Recieved this poem - I am not sure when it was written or who wrote it - but I found it very moving and it spoke to me - and I wanted to share it.

Journey
Author Unknown

I talked with thee once when thou wert a child.
I spoke with thee then, in gentle tones mild.
Ye knew me  and loved me and danced in my  light;
Why did ye then turn away into the night?

I saw Fear creep in and then steal you away;
I saw the Dark Demons come dampen your play.
I saw how you shook and beseeched me for help;
But when I appeared, you with terror did melt.

Who was it that turned you away from my love?
What horror replaced the Light shone from above?
Who told you I’m evil when never I was?
Who took away beauty and washed it in blood?

I ne’er demanded so high an emotion;
That caused you to bleed for any devotion.
I stood aghast to see where you would tread;
I never deserted, but stood by your stead.

And when you did stumble, I held out my hand;
And when you did plead, it was my own command.
I answered you truly each time that you spoke;
And waited with patience until you awoke.

I did not tell you that knowledge was wrong;
Nor say it was evil to sing you own song.
I did not lay down long listings of rules;
Yet all new religions still honor my Yules.

If all of my days are special to others;
Why can’t my children act more like they’re brothers?
The dictums of priesthoods, by whatever name;
Serve only their leaders, for fortune and fame.

Through av’rice lies naked before ev’ry view;
Their immoral doctrines still fill up the pew.
With learning constrained to a pitiful few;
The lessons are curbed lest the teachers they hew.

Keep ye the Sabbats or let them dance by;
I care not a whit if you do not abide.
There never was any but one rule, no guilt;
My guidance: “An it harm none, do what thou wilt”

I never demanded sacrifice of blood;
Never called thee “sinner” nor gave thee the Flood.
I offered Knowledge and Wisdom for thy life;
But never suggested an eternal strife.

No minions of darkness attacking at night;
No angels, no demons, and no cosmic fight.
My Eternal Dance is of joy and of life;
My Song is of laughter and ending of strife.

So when did it happen? That moment, that spark?
When Knowledge and Reason at last struck their mark.
Though counseled by others to stay in the dark;
You strove to gain Wisdom, and learnt with a start-
 

That all your old longings and feelings were right!
That I Am the One whom you’ve never lost sight;
Together with Uma, Am Glory and Might –
The Song of the Ancients sung morning and night!

With tears and sweet laughter I welcomed you back;
You know that false dogmas no more can attack.
For Wisdom you sought, and where Truth have you found;
The Old God and Goddess with love still abound.

I dance in the cosmos, I dance in your heart;
We dance now together and never will part.
Thy childhood is over, here starts your next stage;
To bask in the glory of life as my Sage.

Come dance at Our Sabbats and sing to the Moon;
Thy Lord and thy Lady Both welcome thy tune.
We now dance in thy heart and fill thee with love;
As it is now below, so has been above!
 

 

Everyday Wisdom
By Dr. Wayne Dyer

Stop focusing on what you do not have
and shift your consciousness to an appreciation
for all you are and all that you do have.

 
All day long
The sun shines bright.
The moon and stars
Come out by night.
From twilight time
They line the skies
And watch the world
With quiet eyes.

Sun and Moon
By Charlotte Druitt Cole




The moon shines clear as silver,
The sun shines bright like gold,
And both are very lovely,
And very, very old.
God hung them up as lanterns,
For all beneath the sky;
And nobody can blow them out,
For they are hung up too high.






 
 

Age 63
 






 
"I've learned that for a happy day, look for something bright and beautiful
in nature. Listen for a beautiful sound, speak a kind word to some person,
and do something nice for someone without their knowledge."
Age 85



Flying
By  J.M. Westrup

 I saw the moon,
 One windy night,
 Flying so fast -
 All silvery white -
 Over the sky
 Like a toy balloon
 Loose from its string -
 A runaway moon.
 The frosty stars
 Went racing past,
 Chasing her on
 Ever so fast.
 Then everyone said,
 "It's the clouds that fly,
 And the stars and moon
 Stand still in the sky."
 But I  don't mind -
 I saw the moon
 Sailing away
 Like a toy Balloon.

                                              Look to nature for expert instructions
                                              SEE! HEAR! TASTE! FEEL! SMELL!
                                              Perceive your energy as a colorful cloak of light
                                              Listen to the wind
                                              Ask: "what if?"
                                              Refine the objects of your attention
                                              Let subtle dreams unfold
                                              Walk as if you are the person you most admire
                                              Watch the night sky for falling stars
                                              Notice how all of the streams flow towards the ocean
                                              Learn not to be afraid of the dark
                                              Surrender to mystery
                                             Ask nothing of others but their beauty
                                             Give ear to hunches, inklings & glimmerings
                                             BREAK RULES !!
                                             Whisper your wishes to faeries
                                             Give consent to daydreaming
                                             Imagine you hear the earth breathing
                                             Be willing to not know the answers
                                             Spend an afternoon with a very old person
                                             WRITE LOVE LETTERS TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW
                                             Search for what is not obvious
                                             PLAY LIKE A CHILD
                                             Revere nature & her sacred healing ways
 
 

 

The future belongs to those who believe in the power of their dreams

Follow your dream … if you stumble, don't stop

and lose sight of your goal,  press on to the top.

 For only on top can we see the whole view.

Amanda Bradley
 

When we do the best we can, we never know what
miracle is wrought in our life,
or the life of another.

  Helen Keller

The quotes from Live & Learn and Pass It On are from a book entitled the same, it is a wonderful book with tons more quotes some will make you laugh, most will make you think!!
Either get this book from your local library or click on the cover below and go to Amazon Online to order one!

 


 

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