Nice poems

[Oshin]

If ever you need to talk,
if ever you need some cheer,
remember you have a friend
who always will be here...

He doesn't want a lot,
only to see you smile,
and just to see you happy,
he'll walk that proverbial mile.

Let me take your hand

[Oshin]

A Snowy Winter Day

Nothing is more beautiful than a snowy winter day.
Somehow just watching the snow drift down seems to melt your cares away.

The world is buried under a fluffy blanket of white,
That sparkles and glistens as it reflects the light.

Although the air is frosty and cold,
Our hearts are warmed by the sight we behold.

I could sit for hours just watching the view,
But what I would really like to do,
is share it with you!

[Oshin]

A smile

A smile cost nothing, but gives so much.

It enriches those who receive it, without making poorer those who give.

It takes only a moment, but the memory of it sometimes lasts forever.

None is so rich or mighty that he can get along without it,
and none is so poor but that he can be made rich by it.

A smile creates happiness in the home, fosters goodwill in business, and is the countersign of friendship.

It brings rest to the weary, cheer to the discouraged, sunshine to the sad, and it is nature''''s best antidote for trouble.

Yet it cannot be bought, begged, borrowed, or stolen, for it is something that is of no value to anyone until it is given away.

Some people are too tired to give you a smile.

Give them one of yours, as none needs a smile
so much as he who has no more to give.

[Oshin]

The Beauty of a Woman

The beauty of a woman
is not the clothes she wears,
the figure she carries
or the way she styles her hair.

The beauty of a woman
must be seen in her eyes,
(the doorway to her heart).

The beauty of a woman
is reflected in her soul,
the care she lovingly gives,
the passion that she shows.

The beauty of a woman,
with passing years,
only grows.

[Oshin]

Just for you
by Melissa

If I could touch the stars,
I'd give them all to you,
and if the moon was in my reach,
that would be yours, too.

I pray to see your smile,
To warm and brighten my day.
You always seem to be in my thoughts,
you are special to me, in every way.

Like the stars in the heavens
your eyes shine down on me,
and when you close them tight,
I hope I'm what you see.

I couldn't be any happier,
especially when I'm by your side,
all the feelings I feel,
in you, I try to confide.

Sometimes the words ''I love you''
are hard for me to say,
but my love for you is endless,
and I love you more with each new day.


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[Oshin]

I wonder

I wonder why the grass is green
And why the wind is never seen?

Who taught the birds to build a nest
And told the trees to take a rest?

And why the moon is not quite round
Where can the missing bit be found?

Who lights the stars when they blow out
And make the lightning flash about?

Who paints the rainbow in the sky
And hangs the fluffy clouds so high?

(Jeannie Kirby)

[Oshin]

Sympathy is the golden key that unlocks the hearts of others.
(E.C.Mc Kenzie)

Only yesterday when I was sad and I was lonely
You showed me the way to leave the past and all its tears behind me.
Tomorrow may be even brighter than today
Since I threw my sadness away

[Oshin]

Slow Dance

Have you ever watched kids
on a merry-go-round
Or listened to the rain
slapping on the ground?

Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight
Or gazed at the sun into the fading night?

You better slow down
Don't dance so fast.
Time is short,
The music won't last .

Do you run through each day on the fly
When you ask "How are you?",
do you hear the reply?

When the day is done,
do you lie in your bed
With the next hundred chores
running through your head?

You'd better slow down
Don't dance so fast
Time is short
The music won't last

Ever told your child,
We'll do it tomorrow
And in your haste, not see his sorrow?

Ever lost touch,
Let a good friendship die
'Cause you never had time
to call and say "Hi"?

You'd better slow down
Don't dance so fast
Time is short
The music won't last

When you run so fast to get somewhere
You miss half the fun of getting there.

When you worry and hurry through your day,
It is like an unopened gift....
Thrown away...

Life is not a race.
Take it slower
Hear the music
Before the song is over

[Oshin]

Got to believe in magic,
Tell me how two people find each other
In a world that's full of strangers;
You've got to believe in magic




Somethin' stronger than the moon above
'Cause it's magic when two people fall in love

[Oshin]

The Size Of Your Heart

It isn't the size of your house as such
That matters so much at all.
It's the gentle hand and its loving touch,
That make it great or small.

The friends who come and the hour they go,
Who out of your house depart,
Will judge it not by the style you show,
But rather by the size of your heart.

It isn't the size of your head so much,
It isn't the wealth you found.
That will make you happy -- it's how you touch
The lives that are all around.

For making money is not hard --
To live life well is an art:
How people love you, how they regard,
Is all in the size of your heart.

[Oshin]

Listen
by Dr. Chuck Roper

I Listen to the trees, and they say:
"Stand tall and yield.
Be tolerant and flexible.
Be true to yourself.
Stand alone, and stand together.
Be brave.
Be patient.
With time, you will grow."

I Listen to the wind, and it says:
"Breathe.
Take care of yourself --
body, mind, and spirit.
Take time.
Be quiet.
Listen from your heart.
Forgive."

I Listen to the sun, and it says:
"Nurture others.
Let your warmth radiate for others to feel.
Give yourself without expectations."

I Listen to the creek, and it says:
"Relax; go with the flow.
Tend to what's really important,
and let the rest go by.
Keep moving -- don't be hesitant or afraid.
Lighten up -- laugh, giggle."

I Listen to the mountains, and they say:
"Be there.
Be honest.
Be trustworthy.
Do what you say you're going to do.
Be true, genuine, and real.
Speak from the heart.
Don't cheat."

I Listen to the birds, and they say:
"Set yourself free.
Sing."

I Listen to the clouds, and they say:
"Be creative.
Be expressive.
Let your spirit run free.
Let yourself be light and gay,
but let yourself be heavy and sad.
Cry when you feel like it."

I Listen to the sky, and it says:
"Open up.
Let go of the boundaries and barriers
which you have created to protect yourself.
Experience change.
Fly."

I Listen to the flowers and small plants, and they say:
"Be humble.
Be simple.
Respect the beauty of small things.
Respect the beauty of humility and truth.
Let go of perfectionism.
Love yourself as you are; it opens the door to change.
Practice acceptance."

I Listen to the bugs and flying insects, and they say:
"Work.
Be productive.
Use your hands.
Focus on what's in front of you.
Ignore the past; there is only the present."

I Listen to the moon, and it says:
"Love.
Share love.
Be romantic -- touch and caress.
Allow yourself to be loved.
Be gentle, kind, and understanding.
Use candles."

I Listen to the stars, and they wink and say:
"Play.
Dance, be silly, have fun."

I Listen to the earth, and it says:
"I am your mother.
I give you life.

Respect all that is around you.
Find beauty in all things -- living and not -- including yourself;
for we are all one -- not separate.

Be especially respectful to the very young and the very old,
for they are both very near God.

Give up the belief that you are a higher form of life;
there is no higher form of life.
We are equal because we are the same.

When you return to me, I will welcome you,
and I will set your spirit free.

Love and nurture your children;
cook good food for them,
and hold them very close to you often.
Hold me close to you often as well,
and I will hold you in return;
I will support you.
Have faith".

[Oshin]

These Are My Wishes For You
Sandra Sturtz Hauss

May you find serenity and tranquility
in a world you may not always understand.

May the pain you have known
and the conflict you have experienced
give you the strength to walk through life
facing each new situation with courage and optimism.

Always know that there are those
whose love and understanding will always be there,
even when you feel most alone.

May a kind word,
a reassuring touch,
and a warm smile
be yours every day of your life,
and may you give these gifts
as well as receive them.

May the teachings of those you admire
become part of you,
so that you may call upon them.

Remember, those whose lives you have touched
and who have touched yours
are always a part of you,
even if the encounters were less than you would have wished.
It is the content of the encounter
that is more important than its form.

May you not become too concerned with material matters,
but instead place immeasurable value
on the goodness in your heart.
Find time in each day to see beauty and love
in the world around you.

Realize that what you feel you lack in one regard
you may be more than compensated for in another.
What you feel you lack in the present
may become one of your strengths in the future.
May you see your future as one filled with promise and possibility.
Learn to view everything as a worthwhile experience.

May you find enough inner strength
to determine your own worth by yourself,
and not be dependent
on another's judgment of your accomplishments.

May you always feel loved.

[Oshin]

Hôm nọ em tình cờ đọc được lời giới thiệu về bài hát này trong một tờ báo cũ, hay hay nên post lên cho mọi người cùng đọc. Bài hát do Vanessa William thể hiện trong bộ phim hoạt hình Pocahontas - cả ca khúc là một bài thơ tuyệt đẹp về triết lý cuộc sống này và tình yêu thiên nhiên.



Anh có bao giờ từng nghe tiếng sói hú dưới ánh trăng xanh ?
Hay hỏi chú linh miêu vì sao nhăn nhó ?
Có thể nào anh vẽ bằng tất cả sắc màu của gió ?
Hay hát cùng tiếng vọng của núi cao ?
...
Em biết, mỗi tảng đá, cành cây và muôn thú ngoài kia, đều có cuộc sống, linh hồn, tên tuổi.
...
Mưa bão, dòng sông là anh em em đó
Diệc và rái cá là bạn của em
Tất cả chúng ta cùng được nối kết với nhau
Vì cuộc sống là một chuỗi tuần hoàn bất tận...



Colors of the wind

You think you own whatever land you land on
The earth is just a dead thing you can claim
But I know ev'ry rock and tree and creature
Has a life, has a spirit, has a name

You think the only people who are people
Are the people who look and think like you
But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger
You'll learn things you never knew you never knew

Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
Or asked the grinning bobcat why he grinned ?
Can you sing with all the voices of the mountain ?
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind ?
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind ?

Come run the hidden pine trails of the forest
Come taste the sun-sweet berries of the earth
Come roll in all the riches all around you
And for once, never wonder what they're worth

The rainstorm and the river are my brothers
The heron and the otter are my friends
And we are all connected to each other
In a circle, in a hoop that never ends

Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
Or let the eagle tell you where he's been.
Can you sing with all the voices of the mountain ?
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind ?
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind ?

How high does the sycamore grow ?
If you cut it down, then you'll never know

And you'll never hear the wolf cry to the blue corn moon
For whether we are white or copper-skinned
We need to sing with all the voices of the mountain
Need to paint with all the colors of the wind
You can own the earth and still
All you'll own is earth until
You can paint with all colors of the wind

[Oshin]

Smiling is infectious

"Smiling is infectious,
you catch it like the flu,
When someone smiled at me today,
I started smiling too.

I passed around the corner
and someone saw my grin
When he smiled I realized
I'd passed it on to him.

I thought about that smile
then I realized its worth,
A single smile, just like mine
could travel round the earth.

So, if you feel a smile begin,
don't leave it undetected
Let's start an epidemic quick,
and get the world infected!"

[Oshin]

Une fleur au chapeau
A la bouche une chanson
Un coeur joyeux et sincère

Et c'est tout ce qu'il faut
A nos filles et garçons
Pour aller au bout de la terre.



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Cho những người tuổi trẻ chúng ta
Để đi tận cùng trời cuối đất

(Trích bài hát "Une fleur au chapeau" - William Lemit)