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TONY WLLIAMS

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Being Human

Wed Jun 2, 2010 8:14 AM EDT
health, life, family, love, humanity, wonder
By Tony Wlliams

The View within reach

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To be Human is to be alive

To laugh

To Wonder

And even to cry

To make the most of each day that passes by

To love

To Honor

To watch the sky

To be Human is to have a heart

To be scared sometimes when given a start

To fall head over heels in a single glance

To break down sometimes when someone has passed

To be Human is the greatest thing

To know your loved despite everything

To know that life is full of joy

To know you can be what you adore

To know your reach is to the stars

To know this life can take you far

To be Human can be many things

The greatest is a love of life lived day after day without strife

Next can be to know your loved for you are special to those above

Followed by a family and do you know your family tree

After that is the work you do and may it be the best from you

And last it's all that you enjoy that makes you smile or laugh with joy

What's not human is to be cruel

To break a heart because your a fool

To cause pain where none is needed

To cause hurt for no good reason

To be the one that only takes

To be someone who only hates

That's not human that's just mean

You cannot enjoy life or even dream

So be Human and live a full life

You can and will if you know what's right.

. . .

. .

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My Plea to you and My Pledge to all

Life is the greatest gift we have. Sometimes we take it for granted and sometimes it's taken away all to soon. It's up to each of us to live our lives the best we can. We each have the choice of making a difference and improving this world of ours. We can chose to help each other or hurt each other. We can chose to live and let live or to fight an kill each other. We can chose to see the good in each person for who they are and let racism die a much needed death. Cruelty isn't something where born with because we learn to be cruel as we grow. We learn of the evils in this world and it's our choice to accept it or fight it. I chose to fight, to live, to love, and to stop the hate where ever I find it. I made the choice to show my humanity and help my fellow man. I choose to help the planet that protects us all and to respect the things it provides us for life. I decided to do my part and I hope that others will do their part so that the effort will not be in vain.

We have but one life to live and it's up to each person to live it the best they can. To not fill it with love and joy would be a waste. To not share in the beauty of life can only bring misery. Instead it should be lived each day to the fullest. Let everyday bring a new joy and share that joy with those you love. Chose to make your life, the world, and the lives of those around you the most wonderful of all. It can be done and the best part is knowing all you have to do is make the choice to try. The rest will take care of itself in the fullness of time. So look for the beauty in life and don't waste the gift you have been given.

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Tony Wlliams

Only you can decide to use your gift wisely.

  • 4 votes
Reply#1 - Wed Jun 2, 2010 8:16 AM EDT
ShirleySabol

So true! Your message is my inspiration to make today a most fabulous day!

  • 1 vote
#1.1 - Thu Jun 3, 2010 10:02 AM EDT
Tony Wlliams

ShirleySabol

Thank You very much and I'm so glad that I could make the start of your day a good one :)

  • 1 vote
#1.2 - Thu Jun 3, 2010 10:07 AM EDT
McSpocky

Very nice...

  • 2 votes
#1.3 - Sat Jun 5, 2010 10:35 AM EDT
ERich-356044

Thanks for the reminder!

The poem is beautiful... going to go hug my kids now. :)

E

  • 1 vote
#1.4 - Sat Jun 5, 2010 11:47 AM EDT
Tony Wlliams

McSpocky and ERich

I thank you both for your kind words.

    #1.5 - Sat Jun 5, 2010 7:31 PM EDT
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    rottlady

    A beautiful message Tony!

    • 4 votes
    Reply#2 - Wed Jun 2, 2010 8:34 AM EDT
    Tony Wlliams

    Thank You

    A smile and hug from me to you to start your day off right :)

    • 3 votes
    #2.1 - Wed Jun 2, 2010 8:40 AM EDT
    rottlady

    Thanks Tony, that always helps!

    • 4 votes
    #2.2 - Wed Jun 2, 2010 9:36 AM EDT
    Tony Wlliams

    Any time as I'm always up for a hugging a friend :)

    • 2 votes
    #2.3 - Wed Jun 2, 2010 11:07 AM EDT
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    mstanley2265

    rottlady said it well....clipping to World Seen through Poetry...if you don't care....

    • 4 votes
    Reply#3 - Wed Jun 2, 2010 8:59 AM EDT
    Tony Wlliams

    Thank You

    I don't mind and in fact you have my thanks for informing of the group :)

    • 3 votes
    #3.1 - Wed Jun 2, 2010 9:02 AM EDT
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    Mrs D-1475814

    Tony my friend what a wonderful article you wrote. It says a lot about who you are. Actions we should all strive for. (((((Tony)))))

    • 4 votes
    Reply#4 - Wed Jun 2, 2010 10:42 AM EDT
    Tony Wlliams

    Thank You Very much for saying that and for being a good friend :)

    • 2 votes
    #4.1 - Wed Jun 2, 2010 10:53 AM EDT
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    deacondeelo

    Thanks for another uplifting article and inspiring poem, Tony. Great way to start off this rainy NW day! Your wisdom reminds me of this old quotation from humorist Josh Billings :)

    "Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well."

    • 4 votes
    Reply#5 - Wed Jun 2, 2010 10:52 AM EDT
    Tony Wlliams

    Thank You

    I love that quote because all we can do is play the hand where dealt :)

    • 2 votes
    #5.1 - Wed Jun 2, 2010 11:02 AM EDT
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    Elaine-1503791

    Tony, what a beautiful article, so poignant in these days of shaky world affairs and uncertainty. Come to think of it, probably all generations could have said the same. We have so much to be thankful for, so much we can give back and so much to enjoy about each other. I think it just made my day to read this and I might come back tomorrow morning and read it again for another boost. Thanks much, Elaine

    • 4 votes
    Reply#6 - Wed Jun 2, 2010 10:53 AM EDT
    Tony Wlliams

    Thank You

    I hope that it brings a smile and a good feeling each and every time :)

    • 2 votes
    #6.1 - Wed Jun 2, 2010 11:03 AM EDT
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    3sheets2thewind

    Very nice poem but I came on this seed because of the title thinking it was going to be about the TV show named "Being Human".

    • 2 votes
    Reply#7 - Wed Jun 2, 2010 10:56 AM EDT
    Tony Wlliams

    Thank You

    Still I'm happy you liked it even if it wasn't about a show but life is it's on show when you think about it :)

    "All the worlds a stage"

    • 1 vote
    #7.1 - Wed Jun 2, 2010 11:05 AM EDT
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