Some how this posted on me before I could title it. sorry about that.

I enjoyed this message since that's what some think about those they don't like, they don't think there life has value, but God looks at them and he don't see a wasted life. Thank-you for sharing! I know all life is worthwhile and I am glad you shared this and I am glad you share this with all of us. I am reminded of the mustard seed which is very small and grows up and creates a large bush and results in some mustard for seasoning.

Thank you Vernonbor, I feel the same. The poem was about me, I just didn't know it at the time.

You wrote that when you wee 14 years old? That is very good Sue, and very profound for someone so young. I love the association of a seed with a young girl.. really awesome. Did you title it yet?

I loved it and it's amazing that you wrote it at 14. We all have something special inside than can bloom if we just let it. So glad you shared!

Do you have any more things that you have written, Sue? I have a poem that is about my dad and it is on my journal. I am writing a book about my life now. I find that writing really helps to take anixiety away from my life.. you>

Hi Sue, When I read it, I didn't know she was Sue or I forgot so I didn't think of this and yet it was wonderful just because it was wonderful since I didn't associate it with any specific age, but I know it blessed me although I didn't know how long ago it was when it was written. I hope you will share more if you are able to do so.

JoAnne, I know writing about myself and what I have gone through for better or worse, I try to focus on the good more although life is not all good, is a blessing to me since it helps me see the blessings in my life and what I was able to go through and how grateful I was for how well I did or how I became a better person for it. I was worried my life would end with Rita and the blood clots, hospital procedure, but it helped me more than hurt me.

Sometimes we have to go through some bad things in life to really appreciate the good things. Life is a winding road and we never know what is beyond the next turn. It is good to think about the good things in life, Vernon, but we also learn from the hardships in life too.

I would rather learn more from the good times, but sadly, its true, I learn a lot more about myself and it's not all good, since I see my faults and where I need to change through the difficult times, and summer time is when it's more likely to get devastating times and I hope I don't have to learn about them all over again. I do agree with you and I know the Beatles had a song, Long and Winding Road, and I didn't associate this with life like you did. I learned from times I didn't have many friends and when I said things I should not have and it's best to always treat others the best, I have had to learn some hard way, but I have learned at least most of the time. God is not through with me yet since as long as I'm living and breathing, he is not through with me.

I think we learn from all of our experiences in life, Vernon.... the good and the bad. We also learn from our parents, siblings, friends etc. Life it just one big learning experience and as long as we learn from them and improve on them, I think we will do ok.

Thank you for sharing that poem. I love poetry and I write to. Writing is good therapy. It can make you feel good to express your thoughts on paper. It reminds me of one of the poems I have in my collection. I will share it with you. Deep within our heart, each of us carries the seed of a secret dream, special and unique to each individual. Some times another person can share that dream and help it grow to fulfillment; other times, the dream remains a solitary pursuit, known only to the seeker. But secret or shared, no matter what it might be, a dream is a potential which should never be discouraged. For each of us also carries within ourselves a light which can cause the seed to grow and blossom into beautiful reality... that same light I've seen shine so clearly in you. This poem was written by Edmund O' Neill. Some times we don't realize our worth or beauty and it takes looking at ourselves through the eyes of someone that loves us to see it. I enjoyed that poem and I wish you all the best with your writing. Have a good day everyone!

Very nice, Art. Thanks for sharing. We seem to have a lot of talent in this group :)

I dont think we really learn from our experiences because given the chance, I think we would all do things the same way even tho wrong. What is true is that we never know what's around that bend and when things are really bad, they don't usually stay that way (illness being the exception). So being depressed doesnt help anything but unfortunately, we can't control what our brain dictates.,

Well, I have learned from many of my experiences, I think. If I were to go back to the same place, knowing what I know now, I would not do the same thing all over again.

If you knew what you know now, of course we wouldn't repeat our mistakes, but if you didnt know what you know now, I wonder how many of us would rethink and change what we did in the past.