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More Than a Label
by Robert E Blackwell → (All Poetry by Robert E Blackwell)
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Next time you forward a "friends" chain letter, consider this...

 


More Than a Label

An apple tree is
Not known by its label,
Or by its leaves.

The fruit it bears
Defines it,
Whether newborn
In the spring or
Mature at harvest.

So it is with
Friendship:
There is more to it
Than a label,
And no matter how
You describe yourself,
It is action – and inaction –
That will determine how
Others define you.


A chain of letters
Passed among many
Means little beyond
The words it repeats,
But an act of love,
Grown from the seed
Planted in one heart
And given to another,
Is priceless.

© 2008 by Robert E. Blackwell


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 Reviews of "More Than a Label"
Reviewed by D Johnson
Reviewed on February 6, 2008
Well said.

Peace,
Dan

Reviewed on February 6, 2008
Wonderful write and pic, Robert; well penned! BRAVO!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D *KOTC*

Reviewed on February 6, 2008
(((((Robert))))),

It's not what we say...what we do that matters. Thank you for the reminder. Love the pic and write. Awwwwwwww

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Will call in the next couple days -

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on February 6, 2008
absolutely!! Good words of advice--well written

Reviewed by Larry Lounsbury
Reviewed on February 5, 2008
This is so true.Enjoyed

Reviewed by Cryssa C
Reviewed on February 5, 2008
What a powerful message is given in your poem.
Cryssa


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