Dave Tanguay

Peace and Love was the sign of the flower child
In the sixties, the young were passive not wild

They believed in peace, love, - giving, and sharing
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“Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, ”
“The feeling of happiness dwells in the soul.” Aristotle Wise
words from a wise philosopher
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Ever since I was a child I would hear my father every so often say “I see said the blind man.” being young when I first heard him say this I kind of took it like it was some kind of joke, and really didn’t give it that much thought. My father died in 1985 today when I look back in time and ponder on those words my father spoke all those years I tried to unravel the phrase I’ve heard so often.

What did he really mean by saying “I see said the blind man? ” Was he talking about all of us in general the people who make up our society? Have we all been somewhat blind in life? How many times have we walked by a bum, or some poor soul who couldn’t find his role in society and only looked at the surface? Perhaps we seen a grubby exterior and judged accordingly. On the other hand, perhaps some of us had what we considered an open mind and had a philosophy of our own, we wouldn’t judge but rather say to ourselves “hey if that’s the life this person chooses fine.
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A nation born from war, for the “purpose” of establishing freedom
A nation divided in war, in an “attempt” to fulfill the goal of freedom
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He made it very clear - he said I have a dream
That my little children may walk in freedom
Let their laughter and joy sparkle and gleam
As the Lord looks down from his kingdom
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I have seen the dawning of a new horizon unfolding
It greeted me with new ideas - so very upholding

My search for peace of mind had finally arrived
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The Lord get’s around, you’d be surprised
He is there when you need him, - he’s quite undisguised

Although some might believe, they can live without him
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Infantile love follows the principle: 'I love because I am loved.'
Mature love follows the principle: 'I am loved because I love.'
Immature love says: 'I love you because I need you.'
Mature love says: 'I need you because I love you.' Erich Fromm
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“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” Albert Camus
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A special version of fall:
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Wishing for less confusion in the political arena
Politicians acting like a bunch of screaming hyenas

Less pressure on business in the corporate jungle
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A child born in humble surroundings
Nurtured to manhood with his father’s blessings

God’s love for the world lay in his son the savior
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Lord I ask you to deliver me from evil
Let me witness a great social upheaval

Where people in society turn to peace and love
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As I looked up at the stars last night I reflected for a moment on us all as passengers aboard our planet earth. I put this little poem together.

The little blue ball hurling through space
A ball all put together by means of God’s grace
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With, television, movies, music, the internet and old fashion gossip
Where do the young find refuge to absorb all of this high-tech?
Surely, with personal computers valuable information is gathered
With the help of the agency called gosip
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Are you a workaholic, finding work as an escape?
On the other hand, a criminal - trying to beat the system,
You call a rat race.
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Love can hurt, love can haunt, and love can be extremely cruel
Love can make us convert, make us want, and make us try
To live by the golden rule
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Note: from the author

I am not a credited doctor of child psychology, that is I do not hold a degree in this particular field. My only credentials for giving advice on child bearing is my own personal views based on the principals of common sense and most importantly inborn love
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Strolling along - the city sidewalk,
I feel at awe, with such a peaceful flow - of travel.
Those I meet, will pause and smile,
Then soothe my soul, with gentle talk.
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“Enlightenment is a passage of life, which determines the makings of a man or woman. It’s when one says “HELLO! ” to the world. In a language not yet completely fulfilled. This is where a charisma is detected.”

Leaving adolescence and embarking into manhood
A time in our lives when we are clearly understood
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Our world of so many modern conveniences
We were born to accept, and have taken for granted
Allow us to live our lives with very little inconveniences
In our minds, a feeling of aid has been implanted
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