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Take
some time to smell the flowers,
As
you walk the path of life.
Take
some time to ease the tensions,
From
the challenges and strife.
Take
some time to hear the birds sing,
As
they usher in the dawn.
Though
the day be just emerging,
Too
soon it will be gone.
Take
some time to count your blessings,
Though
you feel they're not great.
You
will find they're more abundant,
Than
you thought, at any rate.
Take
some time to banish hatred,
When
and where you can.
Just
detest man's evil ways,
And
not your fellow man.
Take
some time to love your neighbor,
And
even more important still.
Take
some time to love yourself,
Or
not many others will.
And
if you don't like that image,
Of
yourself that others see.
Take
some time to make some changes,
Be
the best that you can be.
Take
some time to help another,
Who
you think might need a hand.
You
will find the satisfaction,
Leaves
you feeling sort of grand.
Take
some time to live by virtue,
In
the best way that is known.
And
respect the rights of others.
As
equal to your own.
Take
some time to just appreciate,
The
fact that you are here.
And
to know that Higher Power,
And
to trust It without fear.
If
you do these things with diligence,
You
will eventually be glad.
If
you don't attempt to do them,
You
may one day wish you had.
Although
this no doubt could impose,
Upon
your time for seeking wealth.
There
should be little question,
That
it could improve your health.
And
though you might not be wealthy,
Nor
drive so fine a car.
You'll
find you will be richer,
In
other ways by far.
 
  
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