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September 18, 2015
By T.RScott BRONZE, Dallas, Texas
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"And this I believe: that the free exploring mind of the individual human is the most valuable thing in the world." -John Steinbeck

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I close my eyes but I don't sleep

I wait and I listen. 

I wait for a sign that I might never see,

And a sound that is presented only to me. 

So I close my eyes but I don't sleep.

 

I know if I ever see this sign 

And the sound that is presented only to me,

There will be warmth and peace. 

No longer will I be alone

Because of the love that surrounds me. 

 

Until then I shall close my eyes 

But I will not sleep. 

I'll wait and I'll listen.

I'll wait for a sign that I might never see,

And a sound that is presented only to me.

© Rebecca B., Santa Clara, CA

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T.RScott BRONZE said...
on Sep. 26 2015 at 9:41 pm
T.RScott BRONZE, Dallas, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
"And this I believe: that the free exploring mind of the individual human is the most valuable thing in the world." -John Steinbeck

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Thank you so much! Means a lot
jamson BRONZE said...
on Sep. 25 2015 at 2:28 am
jamson BRONZE, Kelowna, Other
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My philosophy: it’s none of my business what people say of me and think of me. I am what I am and I do what I do. I expect nothing and accept everything. And it makes life so much easier.

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This is spectacular! You have a very unique talent.. never stop writing!