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A Few Thoughts
by Paul Berube → (All Poetry by Paul Berube)
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A little touch of my philosophy.


You may live without direction
but you can never be direct
without having lived.


Life isn't a collection of gold rings.
We must be willing to accept the
silver, brass and tin ones also.


Never measure anyone by the ground
they stand on. It is how they got there
that makes that space special.


Crossing the line is the difference
between ordinary and extraordinary.


Don't be distracted by tomorrow or
you may lose the significance of today.


You are rich in love when you can
draw breath from the life of another.


There is honor in admitting defeat,
but none in running away from it.


Recipe for Success.


1/4 cup of           Hope
1 tablespoon of   Enthusiasm
A pinch of           Actuality
1 lb. of                Luck
1 teaspoon of      Tact
1 lifetime of         Health


Almost forgot


An  Open Mind




 


 


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 Reviews of "A Few Thoughts"
Reviewed by Mary Patterson
Reviewed on June 16, 2008
Great thoughts to live by , and an open mind surely helps!...M

Reviewed by Sheila Roy
Reviewed on March 17, 2008
Paul,
Each of these witty statements contain the generosity of heart and kindness that I have come to 'know' you by. These are fun to read and good words to live by. Love the recipe! Hugs:)
Sheila

Reviewed by Axilea MU
Reviewed on September 30, 2007
A rich collection of thoughts, full of wit and wisdom.

Thank you for sharing it with us.

Axilea

Reviewed by June Thompson (Reader)
Reviewed on January 24, 2006
The last two lines sum it all up

excellent philosophy

Reviewed by Roxanne Smolen
Reviewed on May 25, 2004
100 years from now, people will be quoting these.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on May 22, 2004
Wise stuff, monsieur le philosophe. Respectfully yours in love and peace. Regis

Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya
Reviewed on May 21, 2004
Paul...very very powerful write....am saving this my friend!!!

Reviewed by Sheila Jones (Reader)
Reviewed on May 20, 2004
Paul,
This is an awe-inspiring masterpiece, and your words are most wize!
An impressive, notable write... Your pen is burnished and truly gifted!

Love, Sheila

Reviewed by Trixie Love
Reviewed on May 20, 2004
Hi Paul,
Everyone should have
this posted on their
mirror...

Words to live by...

Bravo!!!

Trixie :)

Reviewed by Katryn Dougherty
Reviewed on May 19, 2004
Another one I will have to share with my students.
Excellent.

Reviewed by *********** ********** (Reader)
Reviewed on May 19, 2004
You most talented and wise man....I loved this poem.

Always a pleasure Paul.....Always!

ty, Dani...

BTW.....Great to see your pic at last! :op

Reviewed by andrea coltman
Reviewed on May 18, 2004
Wise words indeed, Paul, great poem too..definitely need THAT prescription, think it should be mandatory!!!....best wishes Andrea

Reviewed on May 17, 2004
Oh how much I loved this, beautiful poetry and lovely thoughts,

Reindeer

Reviewed by Ann Piatt
Reviewed on May 17, 2004
Without a doubt, words to live by, Paul! Excellent reminders that we can all use. :)

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on May 17, 2004
This is all outstanding, wonderful wisdom displayed. This line is one I wish I had written "Crossing the line is the difference
between ordinary and extraordinary." I'm impressed.


Reviewed by A PAX
Reviewed on May 17, 2004
oh my goodness!!!!!!!!!!wow

Reviewed by Nicole Davis Vergara (Reader)
Reviewed on May 16, 2004
Oi Poet P. Berube how I do ever so REVEL in your philosophy!:O)
AWESOME WORK HERE!

~Nikki~

Reviewed on May 16, 2004
Hi Paul:

What a great write this is! Totally awesome!

~ Sandie Angel a.k.a. May Lu ~

Reviewed on May 15, 2004
"A Few Thoughts" issued millions of ideas to fly imagination through the route of the Poet's Quill.

I have enjoyed "A Few Thoughts".

On this fifty-fifth day of Spring I Salute You, Sublime Poet!

Thank You for sharing the gifts of Your art.


Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by na na (Reader)
Reviewed on May 14, 2004
Paul, loved your prescription for a good life. My one saying is this,
"The poorest man in the world is a man without a dream." Hope it fits
in your recipe, for you are a man with charm and wit. Bill Murray

Reviewed by Fletcher Bailey (Reader)
Reviewed on May 14, 2004
Paul...a very wise write indeed, oh so true...Fletcher B

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)
Reviewed on May 14, 2004
i took your recipe Paul..
This is so inspiring and excellent.
Have a joyous weekend.....

lady peg

Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)
Reviewed on May 14, 2004
Wonderful Paul...just loved reading
this wise write...floria

Reviewed by Leysa Lowery
Reviewed on May 14, 2004
So worth sharing! Thanks!

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on May 14, 2004
Excellent piece Paul!!

Thanks for sharing your thought my friend!!

Love Tinka

PS: Still waiting to see that smug posted on your Bio.....lol!!

Reviewed on May 14, 2004
Excellent.. loves your frosting "Open mind" makes your cake complete.
very enjoyable
Tommy

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on May 14, 2004
You are serving us gourmet style Paul!;-) Superb
sharing,and chef d'oeuvre recipe!

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on May 14, 2004
"Here's a little something I made earlier..." food for thought indeed, Paul! Richly enjoyed your enlivening cocktail which has both stirred and shaken me! Cheers, good health, bottoms up, sante!! I am sure we have all enjoyed your tonic! Thank you. Kate xx

Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)
Reviewed on May 14, 2004
Excellent, Paul...!!!
I'm glad you did not forget to add "Open mind."
There are too few of those around today.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on May 14, 2004
Love this write, Paul, and your magnificent recipe! We should all use it, every day.

Reviewed on May 14, 2004
Wonderful thoughts and great wisdom, Paul. I enjoyed this.

~ May Lu a.k.a. Sandie Angel ~

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on May 14, 2004
LOL Ted, great wise words here, and so true..

Reviewed by Ted Sheridan (Reader)
Reviewed on May 14, 2004
I feel compelled to make a cake.


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