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While I Can Still  

sexyldy1000 68F  
10180 posts
12/2/2020 11:08 am
While I Can Still

While I can still…
See and hear,
Walk and talk,
Smell and taste,
Feel and touch,
Laugh and smile.
I will keep on going.

While I can still…
Dream and hope,
Forgive and let go,
Believe and trust,
Love and care,
I will keep on going.

While I can still...
Give thanks and appreciate,
Find peace and joy,
Keep the faith,
I will keep on going.

While I can still…
Breathe the ‘g.i.f.t.’ of life,
I will keep on going,
Till my journey ends.




sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/2/2020 11:17 am

This poem was written by a friend of mine who is legally blind and whose remaining eyesight continues to deteriorate. She is a respected advocate in her community and one I have been proud to support through a number of volunteer activities. Her words seem particularly poignant during these shared difficult times.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/2/2020 11:18 am

What would you like to be able to do, while you can still do so?


ULIXBIG 69M
9288 posts
12/2/2020 11:24 am

Thanks for the encouragement.


redrockrascal 65M
23580 posts
12/2/2020 1:01 pm

    Quoting sexyldy1000:
    What would you like to be able to do, while you can still do so?
If I can find the right car I want to do a few seasons of racing.

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.


Tmptrzz 61F  
107039 posts
12/2/2020 1:28 pm

What a great poem its so very true, thanks for sharing it with us. And that's a true meme too, as everyday that we are here gives us strength to deal with any struggles that we may incur. I hope we are able to keep doing all these things while we still can. I hope your enjoying a great Hump day..

Seduce the mind and see what a wonderful adventure the body will take you on..


BrailleMan 63M

12/2/2020 1:49 pm

Be a friend to all. Promote peace and understanding is a war torn world . Such wonderful words . I would love to help everyone feel joy again in their lives


p1947q 77M  
140 posts
12/2/2020 2:20 pm

and when my journey ends - my hope is that I will have touched at least one person's life in a way that was meaningful to them. I am sure that your friend will leave that legacy to many


pocogato12 71F  
37235 posts
12/2/2020 3:20 pm

I hope I can still make someone's life easier even if it is by listening

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Paulxx001 67M
22642 posts
12/2/2020 3:50 pm

Good words from someone who is challenged, for sure! Makes me realize that I should follow them more closely.
Especially since... one never knows.


jajo696 113F
4287 posts
12/2/2020 4:11 pm

Very beautiful words by your friend, touching and reminding us that thru it all, there continue to be things that we can and should do.
Me? from the words of Ghandi " Be the Change....", his words really say, " if we could change ourselves, the tendencies of the world will also change"

That is my wish to carry myself in such a way , that the tendencies of the world follow suit.

In a good / positive way, of course...lol ~~


MrRareity 64M  
4589 posts
12/2/2020 5:52 pm

sexyldy1000, thank you for sharing this. It's the perfect time for you to post this your friend sounds like a very special woman. I needed to hear this and I thank you for posting it. Hugs, John

We have two lives, and the second begins when we realise we have only one - Confucious


resant78 45M  
3326 posts
12/2/2020 6:09 pm

Thank you for these words!

I try to do whatever I can do, when I can. I always carry a film camera with me, because I regret it when I don't.


scoupe42 60M

12/2/2020 7:14 pm

Thanks for sharing!


Solfan55 69M
500 posts
12/3/2020 9:54 am

I play hockey with 3 guys that are in their 80's and that continues to be a source of inspiration for me. There's also a player that is legally blind and yet he's out there giving everything he's got. We forget far too often just how much we have to be grateful for.

Thanks for sharing this and for continuing to make us stop and think sexyldy!


trixietrixster 56F  
3125 posts
12/3/2020 12:36 pm

Beautifully written - thank you for sharing with us. Your friend sounds like a wonderful person! For me, always paying it forward, whether it's a smile or something more tangent. Happy Thursday ...

In Luv, Lite, Laffter ...


Apollorising60 63M

12/3/2020 1:21 pm

Great words!


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/3/2020 7:23 pm

    Quoting ULIXBIG:
    Thanks for the encouragement.
When I read the poem, it really touched me and I felt compelled to share it. If you are anyone else are encouraged, it is a bonus.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/3/2020 7:24 pm

    Quoting redrockrascal:
    If I can find the right car I want to do a few seasons of racing.
It seems you like 'living on the edge'.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/3/2020 7:26 pm

    Quoting Tmptrzz:
    What a great poem its so very true, thanks for sharing it with us. And that's a true meme too, as everyday that we are here gives us strength to deal with any struggles that we may incur. I hope we are able to keep doing all these things while we still can. I hope your enjoying a great Hump day..
Hopefully, we all find strength and comfort in different ways and know that each is a blessing.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/3/2020 7:29 pm

    Quoting BrailleMan:
    Be a friend to all. Promote peace and understanding is a war torn world . Such wonderful words . I would love to help everyone feel joy again in their lives
Yes her words are inspirational. The world be a better place if we all promoted peace and understanding.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/3/2020 7:32 pm

    Quoting p1947q:
    and when my journey ends - my hope is that I will have touched at least one person's life in a way that was meaningful to them. I am sure that your friend will leave that legacy to many
I agree my friend will leave a lasting legacy. She works tirelessly in her community to bring understanding and assistance to those dealing with various degrees of sight. She inspires me every time I see her.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/3/2020 7:33 pm

    Quoting pocogato12:
    I hope I can still make someone's life easier even if it is by listening
Often, that's exactly what someone needs - a supportive and effective listener.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/3/2020 7:34 pm

    Quoting Paulxx001:
    Good words from someone who is challenged, for sure! Makes me realize that I should follow them more closely.
    Especially since... one never knows.
We should never take life for granted. Being around her, seeing how she adapts and thrives is inspiring.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/3/2020 7:36 pm

    Quoting jajo696:
    Very beautiful words by your friend, touching and reminding us that thru it all, there continue to be things that we can and should do.
    Me? from the words of Ghandi " Be the Change....", his words really say, " if we could change ourselves, the tendencies of the world will also change"

    That is my wish to carry myself in such a way , that the tendencies of the world follow suit.

    In a good / positive way, of course...lol ~~
Thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. We all have a responsibility to lead by example.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
12/3/2020 7:37 pm

    Quoting MrRareity:
    sexyldy1000, thank you for sharing this. It's the perfect time for you to post this your friend sounds like a very special woman. I needed to hear this and I thank you for posting it. Hugs, John
She is indeed a very special woman who is respected and revered in her community. I am honoured to know her and to support her whenever called upon.


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