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Apology
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We are the sum total of our Education, Training, and Experience, but - we are also Creatures of Habit - and most of our habits are BAD!

A conscious effort to improve requires WORK! And sometimes, we are our own Worst Enemies! Success in anything needs a goodly supply of Persistence, Determination, and Desire.

I hope the following gives you some measure of ideas to work on Improvement.

Tomorrow a New Day will Dawn - will you be Grateful for another Chance?


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APOLOGY

© - Tom Hyland - 9-19-08


Where do I Begin?
Let me count the Ways -
Mea Culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima Culpa!
Through my most grievous Fault - in recent Days!


Along with many Others,
I allowed myself to Dwell -
On Negative Things,
Neither Happy - nor Swell!


War, Politics, Economy,
Prices of Food, Gas, and Oil -
All make your blood Boil,
Anger takes over other Vices.


To refresh my memory last Night,
Popped in my DVD -
Re-watched “The SECRET”
Need to Return to Happy and Free!


Thoughts become Energy,
To Visualize is to See!
Like Energy Attracts Like Energy,
I Need to Feel Positive, for both you and Me!


To this End,
I shall henceforth Try to Be -
More Positive, Happy, and Grateful
For all that I Hear, Smell, Taste, or See!


An Attitude of Gratitude -
Yes, That is for Me!
Ask - Believe - Receive -
Everything in the Universe is - Energy!


I am Happy and Grateful Now That:
I’m Granted Yet Another Day -
To Enjoy Nature and All my Blessings -
And the Forthcoming Bounties that May.


Perchance to Dream -
To Reach Untold Goals -
To Grasp upon a Great Wave,
And Surf Above Life’s Shoals!


As the Lyrics of the Song Goes -
‘You don’t always get what you Want”
But - you do get what you Think!
Eliminate the Negative - CAN’T!


Positive Begets Positive -
That’s the Ticket!
Avoid the Pitfall of Negativity -
Escape from the Dark Thicket!


Want to Soar with the Eagles?
High Up in the Sky?
Then - Don’t be a Night-Owl -
I’ll tell you Why!


To be Bright-Eyed and Bushy-Tailed,
Requires a Good Night’s Sleep -
And Hanging out ‘til Dawn Breaks,
Keeps you Down with the Sheep!


Be a Shepherd -
Be a Leader -
Guide All to Safety,
Go the Extra Meter!


Smile - Hug - Live - Laugh - Love -
Always Give Thanks -
To your Higher Power Above -
Accrue Assets in All your Banks!


Assets Minus Liabilities Equals Net Worth -
Debt is Bad - Really a Curse!
Acquire Wisdom - Take a Chance -
Pay The Piper - then, you may Dance!


Eat, Drink, and Be Merry -
There’s Good Reason Why -
Do Not Tarry - For Tomorrow
May be your Great Goodbye!


Carpe Diem - Seize the Day!
Be All you Can Be -
“The Secret”
Tells you the Way!


Think BIG!
Feel Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise -
Avoid all the Negatives -
Most of them are Lies!


© - TKH




 

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 Reviews of "Apology"
Reviewed by Jeff Mason
Reviewed on September 24, 2008
Interesting message and form. -- Jeff

Reviewed by Leland Waldrip
Reviewed on September 22, 2008
This is a sweet poem, well written. It probably represents the general attitude the world has been operating under mostly since the end of WWII.
Best regards,
Leland

Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson
Reviewed on September 20, 2008
"Apology" is truly a powerful poem, containing metaphysical secrets -- as well as practical "how to" advice. It deserves several reads. Very well done, Tom -- Stay on your path!

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on September 20, 2008
Along with many Others,
I allowed myself to Dwell -
On Negative Things,
Neither Happy - nor Swell!

I can thoroughly identify with the above. Like Mr. Ed (below), I can't feel very positive these days. However, you have provided some fine advice as well, Tom. Thank you. Love and peace,

Regis

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on September 20, 2008
Damn, Tom, but you ARE long winded...by the way, is your neice selling her house in Ocean View, I thought I saw a sale sign...Ed

Reviewed by Lois Christensen
Reviewed on September 20, 2008
So glad you go the positive outlook now. I try to be positive, but sad sometimes. I really liked the words to this write. It tells me lots of things I should be doing and am not. Thanks for posting this for us.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on September 20, 2008
I Need to Feel Positive, for both you and Me!

Good, because I sure can't find very many things to be positive about right now. Keep Up The Good Vibes, and the Good Work!

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on September 20, 2008
Oh my,were you in my books again sweetie LOL..well done sweet TK...be well and always safe... oh...and always (NAUGHTY)...Giggles Hugs,much love to you TK

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on September 19, 2008
You've been doing some reading.
Nicely put.

Elizabeth


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