Message-ID: <28193348.1075861063120.JavaMail.evans@thyme> Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2002 20:30:04 -0800 (PST) From: maggiemschf@yahoo.com To: maggiemschf@yahoo.com Subject: Enjoy Life Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-From: Maggie VanSyckle X-To: maggiemschf@yahoo.com X-cc: X-bcc: X-Folder: \Shelley_Corman_Mar2002\Corman, Shelley\Deleted Items X-Origin: Corman-S X-FileName: scorman (Non-Privileged).pst Enjoy Life!! God means us Joy in each day. "Girlfriends" >> > >> I have a new delightful friend, >> > >> I am most in awe of her. >> > >> When we first met I was impressed, >> > >> By her bizarre behavior. >> > >> >> > >> That day I had a date with friends, >> > >> We met to have some lunch. >> > >> Mae had come along with them, >> > >> All in all ... a pleasant bunch. >> > >> >> > >> When the menus were presented, >> > >> We ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups. >> > >> Except for Mae who circumvented, >> > >> And said, Ice Cream, please: two scoops. >> > >> >> > >> I was not sure my ears heard right, >> > >> And the others were aghast. >> > >> Along with heated apple pie, >> > >> Mae added, completely unabashed. >> > >> >> > >> We tried to act quite nonchalant, >> > >> As if people did this all the time. >> > >> But when our orders were brought out, >> > >> I did not enjoy mine. >> > >> >> > >> I could not take my eyes off Mae, >> > >> As her pie a-la-mode went down. >> > >> The other ladies showed dismay, >> > >> They ate their lunches silently, and frowned. >> > >> >> > >> Well, the next time I went out to eat, >> > >> I called and invited Mae. >> > >> >> > >> My lunch contained white tuna meat, >> > >> She ordered a parfait. >> > >> >> > >> I smiled when her dish I viewed, >> > >> And she asked if she amused me. >> > >> I answered, Yes, you do, >> > >> But also you confuse me. >> > >> >> > >> How come you order rich desserts, >> > >> When I feel I must be sensible? >> > >> She laughed and said, with wanton mirth, >> > >> I am tasting all that's possible. >> > >> >> > >> I try to eat the food I need, >> > >> And do the things I should. >> > >> But life's so short, my friend, indeed, >> > >> I hate missing out on something good. >> > >> >> > >> This year I realized how old I was, >> > >> She grinned, I've not been this old before. >> > >> >> > >> So, before I die, I've got to try, >> > >> Those things for years I had ignored. >> > >> >> > >> I've not smelled all the flowers yet, >> > >> There's too many books I have not read. >> > >> >> > >> There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down >> > >> And kites to be flown overhead. >> > >> >> > >> There are many malls I have not shopped, >> > >> I've not laughed at all the jokes. >> > >> >> > >> I've missed a lot of Broadway Hits, >> > >> And potato chips and cokes. >> > >> >> > >> I want to wade again in water, >> > >> And feel ocean spray upon my face. >> > >> >> > >> Sit in a country church once more, >> > >> And thank God for It's grace. >> > >> >> > >> I want peanut butter every day, >> > >> Spread on my morning toast. >> > >> >> > >> I want un-timed long-distance calls, >> > >> To the folks I love the most. >> > >> >> > >> I've not cried at all the movies yet, >> > >> Nor walked in the morning rain. >> > >> >> > >> I need to feel wind in my hair, >> > >> I want to fall in love again. >> > >> >> > >> So, if I choose to have dessert, >> > >> Instead of having dinner. >> > >> >> > >> Then should I die before night fall, >> > >> I'd say I died a winner. >> > >> >> > >> Because I missed out on nothing, >> > >> I filled my heart's desire. >> > >> >> > >> I had that final chocolate mousse, >> > >> Before my life expired. >> > >> >> > >> With that, I called the waitress over, >> > >> I've changed my mind, it seems. >> > >> >> > >> I said, I want what she is having, >> > >> Only add some more whipped-cream! >> > >>. Be happy. >> > >> >> > >> "Be mindful that happiness is not based on >> > >> possessions, power, or prestige, but on relationships >> > >> with people you love and respect." >> > >> Money talks. Chocolate sings. > Maggie Van Syckle "Come out of darkness into the light through Christ Jesus." _____ Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE video emails in Yahoo! Mail .