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Lasting Impact
by R.D. Pounds
Sunday, April 19, 2009
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A remark made by a stranger stayed with me...

A stranger once wrote to me:

"I can be a formidable enemy"

Somehow this remark made me sad

Had he but written:

"I can be a formidable friend"

I would have been glad

This tidbit from a brief email exchange

Stuck in my mind

Throughout several years

It contains a kernel of fears

And the reminder: one must be kind

It is part of the essence of finding purpose in life:

Does one want to live

Holding grudges?

Or does one want to forgive?

RDP 2009

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Reviewed by Annabel Sheila	10/22/2009

Lots of food to chew on in this one. Very good write... Anna




Reviewed by William Bonilla	5/31/2009

Just be careful Gina of strangers in Cyber space Love & Peace be with you William




Reviewed by Regis Auffray	4/26/2009

You make some very valid points here, Gina. Thank you. Love and blessings, Regis




Reviewed by John Domino	4/24/2009

Well done! This poem speaks volumes in a few verses. Bravo1




Reviewed by JASMIN HORST SEILER	4/19/2009

Happy thoughts Gina!!!! !!! Jasmin Horst




Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green	4/19/2009

Right on target!! This is e x c e l l e n t, my f r i e n d. Here's to better days. . .ASAP!! <3 Pea <3 ~~~~PS: Hope u got my messages at Plaxo. Love you!

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