la douleur exquise

He is courageous, bold, full of light, She is smart, pretty, inventive. He catches the wind like a kite, She is at the end holding firm. He loves that he can talk to her, She loves the sparkle in his eyes. He has big plans for his future, She lives in the present moment. He...

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If

      This is one of my favorite poems.  It takes so much courage and strength to do the things it says.  As I relate to these things in my life, I realize that I have a long way to go.  I am good in some areas, but worse in others. ...

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My Grandpa's Life

An amazing person passed away yesterday, my Grandpa.  He was a spectacular and fascinating man.  He accomplished so much during his life.  Although it was tough losing him, the last moments in the hospital with him and all my family will be something I will never...

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Doors

Everyone has doors, some are closed, some are wide open, some are cracked slightly, and some are locked completely. There is magnificent beauty behind everyone’s doors.  There is immense happiness, staggering sadness, etc…  I’m not saying we all need to have our doors open wide for the entire world to see, but keeping it ajar...

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Hello

My name is John Macey, and I am truly in love with the world around us.  Good and evil are here, and although it is hard, I have found it very rewarding to try and find the good things in life.  Sure we can complain and groan about the bad things, but what does that do for us?  Does it really help to hang on the things that bring...

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