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an old man sitting in the morning sun worried that his life was no longer worth the effort and then a new child was born that needed his love and guidance and beget a new reason for him to be

21 comments:

  1. That's one of the best reasons in the world.
    Excellently expressed.

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  2. beautiful! i really liked this, it reminded me of my grandpa. keep going!

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  3. Yeah....that adds more meaning to his life and reason to live on.

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  4. terrific way to perceive new :)

    really!

    visit me:
    Tale from the NEW side

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  5. Being needed is such a wonderful thing...this was so touching. Beautiful!

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  6. There is so much truth to this story, Old Grizz. The worth of all beings is what they can impart in the way of wisdom and encouragement. We feel lost and worthless when we are alone, when we have someone who needs us we feel purposeful and completed. You said it so simply and so well!

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  7. No better reason to live than life itself.

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  8. Nice one. Great contrast between the old and new.

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  9. This is so beautiful. For me it is very important that our older generations impart their wisdom to our younger generations. I really liked the sentiment you expressed in this. It had hope and a reviving of a sense of purpose!

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  10. aw I think I love ya just a little bit :) Very true - others' needs get us out of bed when we wouldn't bother for ourselves.

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  11. A beautiful thought!

    b

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  12. Love it Grizz. So simple but says so much, a reason to stay.Beautiful.

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  13. WOW, now that's a beautiful to start a new beginning. Nice one :)

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  14. An excellent reason for him to be. Very nicely done. Thank you.

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  15. Nothing more treasured than a child.... best possible reason to wake up in the morning!! Well done, short and oh so sweet!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  16. Beautiful. I'm learning that nothing can change your life like a child does. It's a wonderful thing.

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  17. sundaycynceAugust 10, 2009

    Almost a haiku of a paragraph, this says volumes in so few words. Indeed, a child to teach and share with renews the spirit, renews purpose. NICE!!

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  18. A child transforms everything. Lovely writing, and a great piece that makes you ponder.

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