Inspirational Thoughts

ohiopup said:
For Memorial Day Weekend

People today do not understand the symbolism of the Poppy to the Veteran.
During the Great War (AKA - World War I : WW-I) there were several large battles
near Flanders (Belgium) in the Ypres Salient - This was part of what was known
as the Western Front.

Authored by Canadian physician Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae who served there.

In Flanders Fields

In Flanders Fields, the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

:>---

SALT
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^ You tell the truth, according to a book I read winter before last (yes, I read a book). Now, I know the significance of the Poppy.

And, I remember from English class (amazing, eh?) the poem is in iambic pentameter - at least the first and third stanzas. Thanks for sharing.
 
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this is my motivation to get up every morning. LOL
 

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BobcatBomber said:
I'm creating this thread to channel inspiration words into one place. It could be words of encouragement, a meaningful passage from scripture, or just a great story you've heard that celebrates the good and power of positive thinking and doing.

You may also use this space to ask others for encouragement.

We never know the entire story of people around us...even our closest friends. Just kind words or a similar story may empower someone to turn things around during sad or dark times.

This will be a safe place. I don't post much anymore, but I read often, and I will heavily police the comments on this thread. No negativity. Lighthearted joking/laughing is fine as long as it's not at the expense of another poster or their words. I'll push Yappi for stiff recourse to those who belittle the intent of this thread.

That being said, I hope to see lots of participation from past, present and future Yappi users.

Have a wonderful day!
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Great, and so strongly needed in today’s world.

Thank you.
 
If you want someone to remember what you're telling them, swear! - General George S. Patton

Don't be discouraged when you fail. Most of what you learn in life is because you did it wrong the first time!
 
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Even though we seem to have alot of turmoil in this country politically, this is still the greatest country on this planet. People still want to come here and become citizens legally and I have full faith we'll get this turned around. 2023 may be a little rough, but I think by the end of the year, we'll be moving in the right direction.
 
One of Smoove's bestest quotations ever:

"You know, Mrs. Buchman, you need a license to buy a dog, to drive a car - hell, you even need a license to catch a fish. But they'll let any butt-reaming a**hole be a father." - Tod, Keanu Reeves in Parenthood.
 
14Red said:
Even though we seem to have alot of turmoil in this country politically, this is still the greatest country on this planet. People still want to come here and become citizens legally and I have full faith we'll get this turned around. 2023 may be a little rough, but I think by the end of the year, we'll be moving in the right direction.
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Thoughts, today ?
 
Smoove Mooves said:
One of Smoove's bestest quotations ever:

"You know, Mrs. Buchman, you need a license to buy a dog, to drive a car - hell, you even need a license to catch a fish. But they'll let any butt-reaming a**hole be a father." - Tod, Keanu Reeves in Parenthood.
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The more decisions that we let the Democrats make in our society pushing us all to the left, as time passes, the more I can look at our culture and understand their abortion position.

Say something inspiring, Smoove. This made me sad.
 
Cabe----
Smoove did not intentionalizedly try to upsettify you, my brothuh. NEver would Smoove do that on purposification. Please acceptify Smoove's apologification. Smoove just tryin' to make people thinkify. As Smoove look back on it, Smoove's post was not very upliftifying as Smoove had meanticated it to be. Smoove will try to be better next time......Smoove will be better next time. Smoove out.
 
James Cramerica said:
Pretty damn corny thread, BCB. I will bite, though.

I try to live in the moment as best I can. This is a very literal idea -- even while just driving to work in the morning, take in the houses, yards, etc. around me and give no thought to what I will be doing at work that day or that week, or next week, etc. Good way to stay happy and not always be stressed.
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That's because most of these personas, are tree hugging, Kumbaya singing, grabassing campfire sitting, Democrat clowns. Who think that everything is gonna be ALLLLRIGHT! That Craazy Joe, Kamala Harrisment, Nancy Legosi, and Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, are gonna pull us out of the abyss, with their Green New Deal. While ALL of those aforementioned, fly around the world in their private jets, while eating $100.00 a gallon ice cream, while wasting FOSSIL FUELS!
 
cabezadecaballo said:
The more decisions that we let the Democrats make in our society pushing us all to the left, as time passes, the more I can look at our culture and understand their abortion position.

Say something inspiring, Smoove. This made me sad.
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THINK what the state of the USA would be today, if THESE crazy kids had been aborted! (Nancy Legosi, Bernie Sanders, Barack Hussein, Eric Swalwell, Diane Feinstein, Rashida Talib, Illian Omar, Kamala Harris, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Big Al Sharpie, and Joe Biden!)
 
SWGA Fan said:
THINK what the state of the USA would be today, if THESE crazy kids had been aborted! (Nancy Legosi, Bernie Sanders, Barack Hussein, Eric Swalwell, Diane Feinstein, Rashida Talib, Illian Omar, Kamala Harris, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Big Al Sharpie, and Joe Biden!)
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This isn't the debate forum.
 
The Man in the Mirror.

When you get what you want in your struggle for self
and the world makes you king for a day
Just go to the mirror and look at yourself
and see what that man has to say

For it isn't your father or mother or wife
whose judgment upon you must pass
The fellow whose verdict counts the most in your life
is the one staring back from the glass

Some people may think you a straight-shooting chum
and call you a wonderful guy
But the guy in the glass says you're only a bum
if you can't look him straight in the eye

He's the fellow to please never mind all the rest
for he's with you clear up to the end
And you've passed your most dangerous difficult test
if the man in the glass is your friend

You may fool the whole world down the pathway of life
and get pats on the back as you pass
But your final reward will be heartaches and tears
if you've cheated the man in the glass.
 
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The View From Halfway Down

The weak breeze whispers nothing.
The water screams sublime.
His feet shift, teeter-totter;
Deep breath, stand back - it's time.

Toes untouch the overpass,
Soon he's water bound.
Eyes lock shut, but peek to see
The view from halfway down.

A little wind, a summer sun,
A river rich and regal.
A flood of fond endorphins
Brings a calm that knows no equal.

You're flying now; you see things
Much more clear than from the ground.
It's all okay -- it would be,
Were you not now halfway down.

Thrash to break from gravity;
What now could slow the drop?
All I'd give for toes to touch
The safety back at top.

But this is it. The deed is done.
Silence drowns the sound.
Before I leaped, I should have seen
The view from halfway down.

No!

I really should have thought about
The view from halfway down.
 
Smoove will try a little poetic licensification: Try this one on, ya'll!
This little ditty callified:

Concessionary Chickie Comin' of Age (She Earnifyin' It)

Sturdy and Confident it stands all year round,
That Concessionary Stand so Firmly to the ground;
Many a lady works hard, so thin the skin, nearly blood shown,
Smoove recognizifies her will, how kind she is and it should be known;
Concessionary Chicks, workin' hard behind the scenes,
Lookin' MIghty, Mighty, Fine in yo painted on Jeans;
'Scuse me little miss, Could I get me a Coney?
Chickie looked up at Smoove n said, "You know me, my name is Sharoney."
Smoove was shocked and amazed to hear that name,
Only 1 young girl with Smoove be knowin' with a name the same;
Smoove thoughtified, "Could it possibly be?
The little sister of Smoove's dead bestest friend, Tommy?"
She smiled at Smoove quickly, her eye had THAT spark,
Smoove see it all the time before Smoove be makin' them bark;
Could it be her, Nah, wait, is it even a chance?
Smoove knowed the answer when she gave Smoove THE glance,
It was over, it was on, she was already in a trance,
Smoove was well on Smoove's way to gettin' in those pants;
IS this right, should Smoove go after my buddies' sister?
Smooves mind answerified that question with "YES" that was not in a whisper.
She old enuff now, she look like an angel from Heaven,
Tommy would forgive Smoove, Smoove done his bereaven;
Thinkin' back 'bout what Tommy once said,
"No gettin' on my little sister, unless I am Dead!"
Tommy and Smoove, we was tighter than tight,
Smoove gettin' wit his little sister, Tommy would think it alright.
Sharoney all growed up, lookin' finer than ever,
Smoove gonna play it cool, though, be lighter than a feather;
She pretty, she nice, her eyes and smile want Smoove to give it to her,
Who is Smoove, then, to not be the one to Deliver?
Smoove seentified her before, but now she is all grown,
Smoove realizes that she of age now for Smoove to give her The Bone.

- Smoove Mooves - circa 2024
 
EagleGuy said:
^ You tell the truth, according to a book I read winter before last (yes, I read a book). Now, I know the significance of the Poppy.

And, I remember from English class (amazing, eh?) the poem is in iambic pentameter - at least the first and third stanzas. Thanks for sharing.
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I never understood how to put in all of those markings that indicate the rhythm of poetry, so I usually bombed that part of any poetry test. English was my teaching minor, and I always avoided teaching rhythm. I hope that I didn't ruin any kids' future shot at being a poet laureate.
 
SLS said:
I never understood how to put in all of those markings that indicate the rhythm of poetry, so I usually bombed that part of any poetry test. English was my teaching minor, and I always avoided teaching rhythm. I hope that I didn't ruin any kids' future shot at being a poet laureate.
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Don't fret, SLS, the rhythm method never workified anyway. 3 of Smoove's 7 liitle'uns is proofification of it. Keep on keepin' on!
 
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