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The Good Love Will Be Timeless; The Great Love Will Be Endless

1/19/2018

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Time belonged to other people, as did politics and occupation and rush.


The Good Love Will Be Timeless,
The Great Love Will Be Endless
 
 
They wanted and waited
For nothing.
Time was neither a
Friend nor an enemy.
It wasn’t really part of their life.
 
Time belonged to other people,
As did politics
And occupation
And rush.
 
Theirs was a world of
Tranquility by demand,
Intellect by nature,
Detachment by choice.
 
Love had found them young
And they claimed it
As their past and future.
There is no doubt,
No fear,
No need for explanation.
 
And so it will be,
No matter what.   
 
 
Susan Patterson
01-2016
 

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Oh, that we could ignore the world and all of its stress.  Maybe finding the right partner is the answer.  Maybe finding the right occupation, the perfect place to live are answers as well.  There could be a myriad of ways to protect oneself from the clatter of the world.  Deep in our soul each of us can find a way.  Maybe it is fighting for what is right.  Maybe it is stealing away with the love of your life.  skp



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Passions



The poem featured in this week's Causerie can be found in our new book, Passions.  You may buy your copies at www.earlenegrey.com.  The book is on sale for $10.00, no limit in purchase. 

You will find the book filled with love stories that are beautiful; some bold and some bawdy; but all respectful of the love human nature can produce. Reading Passions will simply make you feel wonderful!    If you would like an autographed copy, please email Susan Patterson direct at [email protected] 

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Gotta' love Oregon!

Best wishes in this new year.  Keep the faith.  Be happy.  skp

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Whether Planned or Unplanned, The Breakaway is Powerful

1/11/2018

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Some will 'cheer you on and privately watch and follow.'

Whether Planned or Unplanned,
The Breakaway is Powerful

 
It takes audacity,
Possibly foolishness,
Certainly courage,
 
To break away from
That which is pressing you
Down or pulling you back. 

Some would say, ‘Be careful.’
Others would say, ‘Who cares?’
 
But, it is yours to say, not
Theirs.
Yours
And those who cheer
You on and those who
Privately
Watch and follow. 
 
Susan Patterson
09-2012
 



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Hello there!  We are seriously in the winter season here in Oregon.  The roads are wet and sometimes icy.  The path out of our house is not always clear.  Nevertheless, on occasion we must.  If it were up to me, I would be staying home most of the time. Ah, silly me.   Sometimes a breakaway is called for.  Whether it is a serious change in a living situation or a small adjustment, taking the steps is vitally important...for us and those we lead.  Happy winter days!  Your poet, skp
The poem, Whether Planned or Unplanned, The Breakaway is Powerful, can be found in our book, Unnoticed Moments.   What luck!  You can purchase Unnoticed Moments at www.earlenegrey.com/

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For those who do not want to look at or think about winter, here you go.

Best wishes for a happy new year.  2018 will be better.  skp

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