To My Little Corner Of The World 

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I am grateful to all the good friends I have made online.
Thanks for your inspiration, your laughter and your sharing ...
My heartfelt thanks to you for visiting my homepage.
 

THE WONDERFUL WORLD WIDE WEB OF FRIENDS!

What would I do without you in my life?
My days would be sad and blue and likely filled with strife...
Oh how wonderful it would be to reach out and hug you!!

I have met some of THE most beautiful people on the net who are just all
sooo sweet!
With the very real possibility that we will never meet..
But that is not an issue you see
It's what you give so freely of yourself which is MOST important to me!

Daily we message and chat up a storm
My heart is happy and never forlorn!
We have such a special bond of love, support and caring
We don't have to meet in person to be sharing!!

The WORLD WIDE WEB can be such a wonderful place
We simply have to surf passed the nasty to find the lace
I found my lace so intricately and delicately woven with special people just
like you!
And in a blink of an eye my address book grew!!

There are pages and pages on the WWW of important messages which are
LOVING and CLEAN :)
Which are NOT filled with racism, prejudice or just plain mean...

Then one day through forwarding various pages around
There YOU were just waiting to be found...
WE MET!
OUR FRIENDSHIP FIRMLY SET!

All because of...
THIS WONDERFUL WORLD WIDE WEB!!

~~Author: Monica Waldman~~
 

On-Line Friends ...

When the day seems lonely....
And the nights even longer....
There is a place I can go....
Where I am sure to feel better....

I sit in my chair.....
Turn on my computer....
The screen lights the room....
Warm and friendly....

I look for my friends....
As always you are here....
In our own little corner of the world....
Suddenly the day is less lonely....

And the nights seem to shine....
Filled with compassion and understanding....
You never disappoint me....
Always finding time to chat....

To laugh while sharing all the days events....
No topic is forbidden here in our world....
We share all our thoughts and ideas together....
I am so glad to have found you....

And that we can share....
Conversation and laughter....
Even sometimes a tear....
Our time together is special to me....
Because you light up my world you see....

So this is just to tell you....
I'm so glad that I found you...
And also to send you a big warm Hug...
Just to let you know I care....

Thank You For Being My On-Line Friend

Author: Katty Kane
 
 

Today, §ee íf Ýou Çan s†re†ch Ýour hear†
and expand Ýour love
§o †hat ít†ouches Not ()nly †hose †o Whom Ýou Çan give ít easily,
ßut also †hose Who Need ít §o Much.
 

Do Ýou know Why God Þut Þeople's ƒaces ()n †he front ()f †heir ßodies?
Faces àre ín †he ƒront so Þeople Çan see Where †hey're going,
Not Where †hey've ßeen.
We have †o go ƒorward, Not ßackward.

Ðo We really †hink We have †he Þower
†o Mess Ùp God's Þlan?
 

My Name ís Not ímportant ít's My heart †hat really Çounts
It's †he ƒeelings deep ínside Me ànd †he love I Þass àround.
It's †he reaching ()ut †o ()thers even when †hey don't reach ßack
Knowing †hat I love †hem èven when †hey Çan't love ßack.

~It's better to have a rich soul than to be rich~
 

  "Reflections Of A Mother"

I gave you life,
but cannot live it for you.

I can give you directions,
but I cannot be there to lead you.

I can take you to church,
but I cannot make you believe.

I can teach you right from wrong,
but I cannot always decide for you.

I can buy you beautiful clothes,
but I cannot make you beautiful inside.

I can offer you advice,
but I cannot accept it for you.

I can give you love,
but I cannot force it upon you.

I can teach you to share,
but I cannot make you unselfish.

I can teach you respect,
but I cannot force you to show honor.

I can advise you about friends,
but cannot choose them for you.

I can advise you about sex,
but I cannot keep you pure.

I can tell you about alcohol & drugs,
but I can't say "No" for you.

I can tell you about lofty goals,
but I can't achieve them for you.

I can teach you about kindness,
but I can't force you to be gracious

I can pray for you,
but I cannot make you walk with God.

I can tell you how to live,
but I cannot give you eternal life.

I can love you with unconditional love all of
my life... and I will !!!

WEB OF FRIENDSHIP
The web of friendship is tightly bound,
It is a place you feel safe and sound,
With friends around you, you are not alone,
For it is with them happiness you own,
If ever should arise a problem,
Just share it with them,
For friends are the ties that bind,
To lend a helping hand they do not mind.
A smile and laughter they do share,
These things let you know they care,
but also at times they may need to straighten you out,
Pay attention before you shout,
Sometimes they know you better than you know yourself,
And this can be your greatest wealth,
No matter what they tell you,
Just know that it is true,
From a friend it comes from the heart,
To heed and listen is a great start.
Friends are there for you no matter what may come,
You plus a friend equals a neverending sum,
This someday may save your life,
From pain, heartache and strife,
Through happiness, sorrow, laughter, and tears they are there,
This is the way you know they care,
They are there for you, be there for your friends,
It is a circle that never ends.

Erica Thornburg

GOD, PLEASE BLESS MY COMPUTER

Every night I lie in bed
This little prayer inside my head

God bless my mom and dad
and bless my children
and take care of my spouse
who brings me so much joy...

God, there's just one more thing
I wish that you would do
if you don't mind my asking
to bless my 'puter, too??

Now I know that it's not normal
to bless a small machine
but listen just a second
and I'll try to explain...

You see, that little metal box
holds more than odds and ends
Inside those small components
rest a hundred loving friends.

Some it's true I've never seen
and most I've never met...
never shaken hands or
ever truly hugged, and yet...

I know for sure they love me
by the kindnesses they give,
and this little scrap of metal
is how I get to where they live.

By faith is how I know them,
Much the same as I know You.
I share in life it brings them,
So if it's OK with you...

Just take an extra minute
from your duties up above...
to bless this little hunk of steel
that's filled with so much love.

So God, Please Bless My Puter...

author unknown

My dearest computer,
made of bits and of bytes
I'm frustrated by all of these
silly old fights.

The 'illegal programs',
all the files '404'
if these disruptions don't stop
your drive's out the door!

I've scan-disked and defragged
I've cleared out your cache folder
so come on Pentium 'puter
get that 'chip' off your shoulder.

Please don't freeze up
and crash while online
I'm building a homepage
so there's guestbooks to sign.

I've got lots to do on the 'net' today
my buddies in chat are waiting for me
I surf the wide web and there's emails to write
so to the following I will agree.

My dearest computer
with your gigs and your ram
I promise I'll upgrade
as soon as I can!
 

THE ONLINE POEM

You just awake... your eyes are still shut,
Still cant quite focus.....still draggin your feet.
You know you need coffee......can taste that first sip,
You wait for the maker.....and put the mug to your lip.

The feeling is warm.... just what you need,
But you know you need more....and it's something to read.
The paper you say??? no...don't think so.. not it...
It's much more exciting... you can't wait to "click"...

You boot up your puter.......you click that icon...
Can't keep from grinning.... you're really turned on!
When the voice says "Welcome"...your heart skips a beat!!
You know you're addicted....all the friends that you'll meet.

And then you see it.......you wait with a stare....
The mail box lights up!! "you've got mail" waiting there!!
OH.. what a feeling!!.... you look with delight!
You hoped you'd have mail.... and you knew you were right!!

So you go thru the mail..... knowing this is the "Best"..
Reading this, reading that....as you go thru the rest.
Some you give the "delete" key....others get your first click,
You know you must hurry......you gotta be quick!

It is then that you hear it.... You can't wait to see,
Your heart gets a flutter... who's name will it be?
And then there it is..... covering part of the screen,
The sweet little sound....Oh..you know what that means!!!

"Quick mail check" you promised....you said in your mind.
But you just got an IM.... and your pressing for time!
You know that you want to.... and respond you will,
So you stop what you're doing.. and go for the thrill!

You "LOL" and "BRB", give kisses and Hugs...
You type and send words... refilling your mug.
You give your good friend your attention and time,
So that quick little mail check... turns to hours online!
 

HEAVEN'S GROCERY STORE

I was walking down life's highway a long time ago.
One day I saw a sign that read,

"HEAVEN'S GROCERY STORE".

As I got a little closer the door came open wide
And when I came to myself I was standing inside.
I saw a host of ANGELS.
They were standing everywhere.
One handed me a basket and said,
" My Child shop with care".
Everything a Christian needed was in that grocery store.
And all you couldn't carry, you could come back the next day for more.

First, I got some PATIENCE:
LOVE was in the same row.
Further down was UNDERSTANDING:
You need that everywhere you go.

I got a box or two of wisdom, a bag or two of FAITH.
I just couldn't miss the HOLY GHOST,
For it was all over the place.
I stopped to get some STRENGTH and COURAGE
To help me run this race.
By then my basket was getting full,
But I remembered I needed some GRACE.

I didn't forget SALVATION,
For SALVATION was free,
So I tried to get enough of that
To save both you and me.

Then I started up to the counter
To pay my grocery bill,
For I thought I had everything
To do the MASTER'S will.

As I went up the aisle, I saw PRAYER:
And I just had to put that in,
For I knew when I stepped outside,
I would run into sin.

PEACE AND JOY were plentiful;
They were last on the shelf.
SONG and PRAISE were hanging near,
So I just helped myself.

Then I said to the angel,
"Now, how much do I owe?"
He smiled and said,
"Just take them everywhere you go."
Again, I smiled and said,
"How much do I really owe?"
He smiled again and said,

"MY CHILD, JESUS PAID YOUR BILL
A LONG, LONG TIME AGO."

Ron DeMarco
&
Friend

My Heartfelt Thanks to Ron
for granting me permission to post his poem on my page!
 
 

It doesn't interest me what you do for a living.
I want to know what you ache for....
and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing.

It doesn't interest me how old you are.
I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool
for the adventure of being alive.

It doesn't interest me what planets are squaring your moon.
I want to know if you have touched the center of the sorrow....
if you have been opened by life's betrayals or
have become shriveled and closed from fear or further pain.

I want to know if you can sit with pain....mine or your own
....without moving to hide it ..or fade it..or fix it.
I want to know if you can be with joy....mine or your own....
if you can dance with wildness and let the ecstasy fill you
to the tips of your fingers and toes without cautioning you to be careful,
be realistic or to remember the limitations of being Human.

It doesn't interest me if the story you are telling me is true.
I want to know if you can disappoint another to be true to yourself.
...if you can bear the accusation of betrayal and not betray your own soul.

I want to know if you can be faithful and therefore be trustworthy.
I want to know if you can see beauty even when it is not pretty every day
and if you can source your life from God's presence.

I want to know if you can live with failure....yours and mine....
and still stand on the edge of a lake and shout to the silver of the full moon....Yes!

It doesn't interest me to know where you live or how much money you have.
I want to know if you can get up after the night of great despair,
weary and bruised to the bone and do what needs to be done for the children.
It doesn't interest me who you are....how you came here.
I want to know if you'll stand in the center of the fire with me and not shrink back.

It doesn't interest me where or what or with whom you have studied.
I want to know what sustains you from the inside when all else falls away
I want to know if you can be alone with yourself and
if you truly like the company you keep....in the empty moments....

Oriah Mountain Dreamer

To My Cyber friends

Some free time, what do I do
Check the puter and see if I heard from you.
I use to go and get the mail
But to get those bills can make you ill.
Now email is always fun
To get a joke or greeting from someone.
And you know that on the other end
Is your newfound friend.
You had a hard day and need to share
Here's a friend who will listen and care.
And to this friend you must let know
That you are there for them also.
Most of our pen pals are far away
But their kind way can make our day.
So many secrets we can tell
And know they will be kept very well.
And isn't it kind of warm feeling inside
To know to this person anything you can confide.
Isn't it a strange kind of bond we form
It isn't exactly like the "norm"
But where is it written, face to face we have to be
For you to be a very good friend to me.
So you see that little joke, or just a note,
or even just a simple "Hi"
Could be like a ray of sunshine from the sky.
To my cyber friends, this is dedicated to you
For all the smiles you have brought to me
And the times you took time to listen to
my tales of woe
May our friendships always continue to grow.

My Friends

I consider you my friends
Although we've never met
You've managed to touch my heart
Through this thing called 'The Net'

You've been there for me
When I've needed someone
How can I ever thank you
For all that you've done

When I've needed a shoulder
A prayer, a hug or an ear
You have been there for me
Like we've been friends for years

I don't quite understand it
Us meeting as cyber-friends
But I feel God had a hand in it
In order for me to mend

I prefer not to use it
This term 'cyber-friend'
I'll leave off the 'cyber'
And just call you friend

I feel I must thank you
For showering me with love
My angels right here on earth
Sent from Heaven above

Author Unknown
 

Written for ALL the People who have Dear Friends on the NET
I had a Dream, the other night
A dream, I need to share
I dreamed I died and left this world
Without saying that I care.
I know we met in "cyber-space"
And we're friends upon the "Net"
But do you know......did I EVER say
I am so Happy that we met.

You are a very "Special Friend"
YOU mean the World to me
I can't imagine not knowing you
Or how my World...might be.
You have added, oh soooooo much
Right from the very start
But did I ever tell you
How deep, you're in my Heart.

When I needed "something"
I could Always, turn to you
I only had to say the word
And, for Me, you would...."come thru".
We shared so very many Things
That only...WE can know
But thru this Interchange of Thoughts
The two of us....did grow.

But in my Dream, I left this world
So I never got to say,
How much I really cherished you
In so many different ways.
And it was now....too late
For I had gone "away"
I never said...I love you
When we parted....that last day.

So in case my dream comes true
And we NEVER meet again
I LOVE YOU now...and always will
Thanks, for being my Sweet friend.
Remember, when its time....for you to come "this way"
I'll be waiting on this side
For only LOVE is Real, Dear Friend
And "Our Friendship".......never died!!

SKYANGEL

If you have a Friend.......tell them NOW...that you CARE & LOVE them,
for you might NEVER have another CHANCE!!!!
Pass this on to them, TODAY.
 

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