I Took Time

I Took Time

I took the time to smell the roses
As I passed along life's way.
And though the skies were often cloudy
I was grateful for every day.

Sometimes the thorns were painful
When I reached without thought for the rose.
But I was thankful the blossoms were there
On the many different paths that I chose.

Often I faltered or stumbled
Over obstacles I just couldn't see.
But always the sweet scent of roses
Would be ever present for me.

Now as the years quickly pass me
I express my feelings in prose.
I know that I was truly blessed
When I took time to smell every rose.

Š Betty Lindsey 3/12/04

So many times in our rush to "achieve", we lose track
of the many beautiful things and people we come
in contact with in our journeys through life.
We forget to stop and "smell the roses".
Oh , what wonderful happenings we miss in
our headlong rush down our endless roads.
We need to slow down and "take time".

Betty & Kaye

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ŠBracklesham Dreams

All graphics created using the original painting
"Flower Garden"
painted especially for Kaye
by ŠBetty Lindsey

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by Janis Joplin & Bette Midler

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