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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Joyfully

Humbly
I can say
I’m not free
Of worry
Of regret
Of pain

But…

Joyfully
I can say
I am free
To praise
To hope
To love

--By Ron Cooper
Posted by Ron Cooper at 9:43 AM
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34 comments:

  1. JanineMarch 23, 2010 at 10:47 PM

    I love this! I am so inspired by your blog and your creativity! Thanks for sharing. Janine

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  2. Obsessive Compulsive ReaderMarch 24, 2010 at 3:10 AM

    Simple yet profound and deep.

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  3. Ron CooperMarch 24, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    @ Janine: Thanks for the pick-me-up comment about my work, and congrats on your Chicken Soup victory...I'm following you now!

    @Witless Fool: You are so kind. My goal is to write in an understated way where the reader is asked to dig a little to get to his or her own unique truth. Please stop by again!

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  4. Susan AdcoxMarch 24, 2010 at 3:33 PM

    Too true! The trick to leading a happy life is to live in the second stanza, not in the first.

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  5. UnknownMarch 24, 2010 at 4:09 PM

    Great poem!

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  6. JacquiMarch 24, 2010 at 6:27 PM

    Hello Ron - thanks for stopping by - I appreciate your comment. I do like your poem - we should remember to find the joy in the everyday.

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  7. Ron CooperMarch 24, 2010 at 7:52 PM

    Hi Susan, Melissa and Jacqui,

    Wow, you three are sending some positive vibes my way. After the rough day at work I've had, I needed some good feedback and nice encouragement. I'm glad you liked "Joyfully."
    I will now try to live up to what I write about--and find a little joy in this day!

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  8. Melanie @ Whimsical CreationsMarch 24, 2010 at 8:50 PM

    Beautiful!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 25, 2010 at 6:33 AM

    wonderful!

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  10. Ron CooperMarch 25, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    Whimsical and Icy BC:

    Thanks for your nice feedback!!

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  11. Sara Chapman in Seattle, USAMarch 25, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    I love the idea of your blog. People need positive input to counter the relentless negativity of the news media (which we need, however, to stay informed). Good for you for focusing on the good.

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  12. MollyinMinnMarch 25, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    Beautiful poem. Thank you!

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  13. Ron CooperMarch 25, 2010 at 5:43 PM

    Sara and Molly,

    Thanks for writing...sure is good to hear from you. Yes, I'll keep writing on these kinds of positive themes!

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  14. WillaMarch 25, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    I'm always joyful to know that I can praised God without fear of persecution. Thank God for a free country.

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  15. Barbara Ellen BrinkMarch 25, 2010 at 9:29 PM

    Another inspiring post, Ron. Thanks for your words

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  16. Ron CooperMarch 25, 2010 at 9:43 PM

    Thank you, Willa, for stopping by and commenting.

    @ Barbara, welcome back! Your nice comments mean a great deal. Have a great day!

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  17. $uper $avin' MommaMarch 26, 2010 at 12:39 PM

    Hi Ron! Love your poem and I'm following you back from Friday Follow!

    Cathy ♥ Snow White's Blog Shop!

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  18. shahanaMarch 26, 2010 at 4:47 PM

    nice one!

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  19. HeatherMarch 26, 2010 at 6:07 PM

    Thanks for stopping by Gerber Days! Following you back ;)

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  20. Ron CooperMarch 26, 2010 at 6:27 PM

    Heather and Shahana,

    Thanks for your visit!!

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  21. Ron CooperMarch 26, 2010 at 6:51 PM

    @Cathy: Thanks for your note!

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  22. Amanda TempelMarch 26, 2010 at 7:57 PM

    Hey Ron! I'm following you back from Friday Follow. Thanks fo stopping by; check back often.

    -Amanda T :)

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  23. Ron CooperMarch 27, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    Hi Amanda,

    Great to see you here, let's stay in touch!

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  24. Beth EatonMarch 27, 2010 at 10:48 PM

    So True! Thanks for the reminders!!

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  25. Ron CooperMarch 28, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    Hi Beth,

    You're welcome...how nice of you to stop by, take good care and have a blessed week!

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  26. DaijMarch 28, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    I really like this!

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  27. Ron CooperMarch 28, 2010 at 1:08 PM

    Thanks, Daij! Keep coming back, and I'll pay you a visit as well. I like your blog!

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  28. i N aMarch 29, 2010 at 12:21 AM

    simple words but deep meanings.. love this!

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  29. Fresh Wind SolutionsMarch 29, 2010 at 12:21 AM

    I love all of your writings...simply breathtaking! Keep 'em coming.

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  30. Tammie LeeMarch 29, 2010 at 1:12 AM

    truly lovely.

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  31. Ron CooperMarch 29, 2010 at 7:05 AM

    iNa, Fresh Wind and Tammie,

    Your heartfelt comments are well received on this grey Monday morning, warming me and encouraging me to do more of these. Thank you so much, and have a good week! Please let others know about "Inspire!"

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  32. I'm a full-time mummyApril 2, 2010 at 12:48 AM

    Ooo I love this!

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  33. AnonymousApril 2, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    Beautiful poem Ron, and very nice to meet you!

    Thank you for following me, I added myself as a follower here.

    Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Easter.

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  34. Ron CooperApril 2, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    @ Full-time Mummy and Lisa:

    Thank you both for your great feedback...makes me want to keep at this writing thing! Have a wonderful Easter weekend!

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