What Life Is All About

life is not about accumulating wealth

but about making one's own dreams come true and 

having a clean bill of health...

life is not about the mistakes you made

but the lessons you have learned along the way

and the strength you have gained...

life is not about disappointments

it's just that some things are not meant to be

and there is such a thing called patience...

life is not about the people who put you down,

wait for you to stumble or don't have anything nice to say 

neither is it about those who wish for you to drown ...  

life is about the relationships you have built

and the people who truly care 

and those who encourage you to live to the hilt... 

 life is about faith

when things go wrong and you've got nothing else left

you know that God is all you need...

life is about being free to live, love and laugh

anyone who tramples on that basic right

does not deserve to stay in your life...

life is about rising above any adversity,
picking up the pieces and moving on graciously
after all, you've got only one life to live...

life is about learning how to count your blessings
and the true meaning of contentment
gratitude is the key to happiness- one that's real and permanent...

© Bing (PinkLady) 2010

“ Life is to be fortified by many friendships. To love and to be loved is the greatest happiness of existence.”

It is with great pleasure and honor that I accept the following poetry awards for week 27 and  friendship awards from Thursday Poets' Rally's host, Jingle-

The Most Considerate Poet Award

The Most Stylish Poet Award

The Most Mindful Poet Award

Talented Blogger Award
Happy Best Friend Day Award

Jingle, thank you so much for your continued support and appreciation of my blog!

Posted for Thursday Poets' Rally Week 28

Proudly "My Home" (Sensational Haiku Wednesday)

This week's theme is:
Belong(-ing)

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i am truly home

in my room of 14 years

where my heart belongs

my work family
they greeted me with open
arms, such warm welcome!

no matter what you

do, wherever you may go,

home's where your heart is

11 months ago, I left my office of 14 years. I gave away the paintings that decorated my room and heaved a sigh of relief when i put all my case folders in a big box. I took one last look at the diploma and credentials on my wall before I carefully wrapped and put them away.

As I said, that was 11 months ago...

Now I am back in my old room and i brought in new paintings to decorate my wall. The framed credentials are also back. It feels like I never really left the place.

This is where I belong...

This is proudly my home!

Home sweet home!

Posted for Sensational Haiku Wednesday which is hosted by Jenn of You know... that Blog? 

Next Week's Theme: Food

The Green Dragon's Quest

there was once a green little dragon

who lived in a faraway mystical jungle

his eyes were blue
and full of rue
he was alone
on his grandiose throne
and so one day he decided to roam
to seek the legendary gnome

but found instead a lonely blossom

"why are you sad?"
the green dragon asked

"because i am ugly... 

i look like no other and i don't feel cozy," 

the blossom replied

"but that is exactly why you are a beauty,"

the green dragon cried

"there's no one here like you

you are unique

so don't be blue"

she looked around and said,

"yesssss... i am me

and i am pretty!"

  the blossom started to sway

to the wind's gentle play

and the green dragon went on his way

back at his throne

he laid prone

with a big smile and not a groan

© Bing (PinkLady) 2010

“If we can bring poetry back into the lives of our children,
we can transform our world.”

~Deepak Chopra~

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Posted for Monday's Child #11

and The Poetry Pantry Week #7