Petting Zoo visits residents
I have to live with myself and so
I want to be fit for myself to know.
I want to be able as days go by,
always to look myself straight in the eye;
My 64th Birday Bash with the residents
I don't want to stand with the setting sun
and hate myself for the things I have done.
I don't want to keep on a closet shelf
a lot of secrets about myself
Sandra Claus visits the residents each year at Chrismas
and fool myself as I come and go
into thinking no one else will ever know
the kind of person I really am,
I don't want to dress up myself in sham.
I want to go out with my head erect
I want to deserve all men's respect;
but here in the struggle for fame and wealth
I want to be able to like myself.
I don't want to look at myself and know that
I am bluster and bluff and empty show.
I never can hide myself from me;
I see what others may never see;
I know what others may never know,
I never can fool myself and so,
whatever happens I want to be
self respecting and conscience free.
Proverbs 17:22 says
"A joyful heart is like good medicine, a broken spirit will make one sick"
15 comments:
I took my time- wise words and oh so true! Verse is a good reminder too! The photos provide us a peek into your activities..were some of these around taken around Christmas? The top one is precious! My son caught a goat for me..(his name was Simon)- they are very sweet if they like you (smile). Well tomorrow is already Friday-hope you enjoy your day-
I love that verse .... and wonderfully illustrated. Have a great weekend!
Absolutely fabulous poem, Sandra ---and SO true...
Fabulous pictures of that gorgeous lady with the beautiful smile....
God Bless YOU, my Friend.
Hugs,
Betsy
What a wonderful surprise! To see your beautiful face this early this morning when I'm draggin"!! Maybe now I won't need coffee! Your love of people and joy radiates in your face. I can see that you truly love doing what you do and helping people. And you are a knockout in that last picture!
Sandra, I love the blog, pictures and especially the poem.
You are very "fit for yourself to know." You are a blessing to those in the home and it shows that you enjoy it, too. Very nice pictures - agree with Ginny - I especially like the last photo!
Great pictures of you! Great blog! "Myself," is a beautiful poem. It is you personified! So true to the person that I am proud to call my friend and Sista. Very inspiring. The folks at Heritage love you and I love you too!
Oh sweetie, this was a great reminder to be true to oneself along with lettin' your light shine. I love it!!!
Ya'll have a marvelously blessed weekend filled with fun and laughter!!!
Thanks for this beautiful and meaningful poem. I also like your pictures.
Great post and great photos of you! And a poem is really beautiful. You are amazing lady, full of positive energy. :-)
Awesome, Sandra, awesome. And here I thought you were ugly and unwanted.
I love that poem, Edgar Guest is one of my favorites. Your photos are fabulous and I will add my vote for the last one too.
What a wonderful poem! It is one worth remembering and taking to heart.
What a great poem - and what a beautiful lady you are....
You are beautiful! I love your smile and you look fabulous in red. I never wear red! You look wonderful. Love, sandie
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