A Sunday poem and a request | Filed under General
It is Sunday a day for family and friends, a day of rest and relaxation and for me a day of poetry here on “Our Porch”. This poem reminds me of someone very special in my life, someone who has taught me so very much in the time he has been in my life and someone this poem reminds me.
Myself
I have to live with myself, and so,
I want to be fit for myself to know;
I want to be able as days go by,
Always to look myself straight in the eye;
I don’t want to stand with the rising sun
And hate myself for the things I’ve done.
I don’t want to keep on a closet shelf
A lot of secrets about myself,
And fool myself as I come and go
Into thinking that nobody else will know
The kind of thing I really am;
I don’t want to dress myself up in sham.
I want to deserve everyone’s respect;
But here in this struggle for fame and pelf,
I want to be able to like myself.
I don’t want to think as I come and go
That I’m for bluster and bluff and empty show.
I never can hide myself from me,
I see what others may never see,
I know what others may never know,
I never can fool myself — and so,
Whatever happens, I want to be
Self-respecting and conscience free.
By Edgar A. Guest
Yes I am talking about you Bob for you are very much self respecting and conscience free. Many of you who visit here know Bob but many do not, Bob or Trucker Bob has a Pituitary Tumor named Timmy that recently has been giving him a few problems so he does not blog ever day as he once did. Not only is he dealing with his own health issues but how many men do you know who has been divorced for over seventeen years would still be right by their ex wife’s side as they go through radiation therapy for breast cancer. Yes that is my friend Bob, always there for those who need him so today I ask us to be there for him. I have declared today Put A Smile On Bob’s Face Day. So please drop by his site and say hello, leave him a humorous comment, send him a joke, send him a cute card, just take an extra minute to put a smile on his face.
Then return here to get me out of the trouble I will be in because he so does not like attention but we all do things for our friends so now just go do it, please. Enjoy your day and remember Life Is Simply Good.
February 26th, 2006 at 4:29 pm
Beautifully said about a special person in your life.
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David, Thank you, There comes times in life when we stop and realize the blessings we have and most often we find the important ones are in the form of people. I realize Bob is one of those in my life he has taught me so much in the short time he has been in my life.
As I read your blog from time to time I sense you have those special people in your life. Important they are. I hope today was a special day for you.:)
February 26th, 2006 at 5:40 pm
Very nice Vickie, I’ve been over at Bob’s already, but I’ll have to think of something else to post there now, to make him smile.
After all you are always right up ther in the harem with me, you just was busy with your hubby last night and that is all that safed you from getting in trouble with me and Karen 
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Jude, You are Bob’s friend and know him. Little will I say fo you understand so well my feelings.
Hope you have a good week next week.
February 26th, 2006 at 5:43 pm
Thanks for reminding us!
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Poopie, I always try to do something special for friends when I think some extracheer would help. He has done his share for others. Thank you so much for always going the extra mile anytime I ask. You are one of a kind, a very special kind.
Have a great week:)
February 26th, 2006 at 5:50 pm
AWW..I think it is a grand idea..sending a card right now and I will comment too! MANY prayers are going to him everyday.. Caroldee
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Caroldee, Thank you for going above and beyond. You are a very special lady. I am so pleased our friend Bob introduced me to you. He has spoken so highly of you and with reason. Again thanks.
February 26th, 2006 at 6:54 pm
Beautifully said, Vickie ! He won’t be mad at you. He sure is a trooper !!
*HUGS*
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Dawn, Thanks I know Bob understand it was done for the right reasons but it could have backfired. He is one very special friend, and he he is my inspiration.:)
February 26th, 2006 at 9:17 pm
I visited Bob’s site & left a comment. You are doing a nice thing with that post.
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Dick, Thank you first for visiting my place and also for taking the time to visit Bob. It is just a very small thing I have done here compared to the things he does for others and for the many laughs he has given me since we have been friends. I wish I had the majig answer for Timmy but since I don’t I offer what I can my friendship.
Hope you have a nice week and some special days planned for us to tag along with you.
February 26th, 2006 at 9:44 pm
Lovely poem and post. Wishing you and Bob the best.
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Deb, Thank you for the compliment and your wishes. Howare things going with you? Hope well
February 26th, 2006 at 10:31 pm
Well said girl1 Good post! Hope all is well on the porch!
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Joe, Thank you, Nice to see you here on the porch where we are having a good time. Just enjoying friends and some good music. Stop by anytime
BTW, How is the golf game?
February 26th, 2006 at 11:04 pm
This is the good type of trouble to get into. *evil grin* I had fun plotting with you last night and talking for so long. Love & hugs!
P.S. I’ll post something tomorrow to even-out the trouble we’re in.
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Karen, I enjoyed the call last night boy poor boy did get a fright which was not too nice of us..I should have thought of it since I know how I am about my eyes…of course he lubs his harem:)
Just don’t tell that I had a few blond moments and I want tell well Gee Whiz…..
February 26th, 2006 at 11:33 pm
Nice post, nice site. I will drop by Bob’s page and wish him well.
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Beth, Thank you it was very kind of you to visit here and comment as well as visit Bob’s.
February 27th, 2006 at 12:05 am
Bob sounds to be quite a guy, Vickie. We’re lucky when we get to have such quality people in our lives. Take care, Sweet Lady.
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Cheryl, Yes Bob is very special he has taught me well and more than anything I always felt safe as if there was no hidden agenda with him, he was and is my special friend. I could talk and share with him as with no other I count myself blessed to have him in my life. Thank you for understanding. I have read a few of your post that leads me to know you do understand well.
Hope you have a good week, how is student teaching going?
February 27th, 2006 at 12:39 am
Your word is my command, my lady. Drive by commenting is accomplished. Whether said drive by resulted in sponateous mirth on the part of said Trucker Bob, remains to be seen.
I like the poem. It has taken me many years to be happy about myself and where I am in life. But it is a nice feeling when you get here. And worth the journey.
Vince, First thank you for visiting here and commenting and second for taking the time to visit my friend Bob’s site.
I’m glad you enjoyed the poem, I thought it appropriate for Bob, After visiting your site and poking around at Trac’s suggestion I got a sense that you are at a place you feel comfortable with where you are in life. Several times Trace had suggested I visit your place and had thought you would enjoy some of my more inspirational post that I had done . I have lightened things up a lot as it became just too taxing for me day after day to continue to write as I once did at AlwaysVictoria.
Again thank you for your visit and I hope you return.
February 27th, 2006 at 4:36 am
I really enjoyed that poem Vickie. Who among us hasn’t felt this way. We all just try and do our personal best. Bob sounds like one hell of a man and I’ll drop by there now. Sorry to be so scarce. I still have to use Kinkos computers while mine remains in the shop! lol!
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Michael You are a very kind soul who goes above and beyond what many just as you are now by going over to visit my friend. I thank you for what you do, taking time to do the many things you do to reach out as you do in many ways you help me be a better person. I enjoy your post. Thank you for all you do.:)
February 27th, 2006 at 4:40 am
Thanks for visiting my site, and your comments there. The poem is very good. It really speaks to me.
Ill go by and leave a few words for Bob.
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Susan, It is always a joy to visit your place as the love is always seen pouring forth. It is one of the places I always have such a warm comfortable loving feeling at. Your love for your family and friends is always present and felt. Thank you for being you, a special person. You are one of the ones I would so most like to meet if I could one day, a true genuine person. Thank you for taking time to go visit Bob.
February 27th, 2006 at 4:48 am
Honey, I know men who’ve been married for 17 (+) years and aren’t there for their wives! Bob, sounds like a super guy. I’ll pop right over to see him!
Ms. Wanda, I am loving the changes you are undergoing in your life, it is your time so now you soar lady. Thank you for being you. Bob is one of a kind and we do not see many like him these days. He is so very loyal to his family and friends. Oh and a Bush whacker as well
February 27th, 2006 at 7:35 am
Hi again, Ms. Vickie. To answer your question: We’re going through another tough patch right now, but I know that this, too, shall pass. Have a wonderful week and take care.
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Deb, I’m sorry to know you are facing difficulties again at this time in your life. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care. Have a great week, take care. If I can help I am here. Life is difficult but as you said,this too shall pass.
February 27th, 2006 at 11:05 am
A lovely poem, and I’m off to visit Bob right now. Have a good week Vickie.
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Annie, It is so nice to see you here again, thanks for your visit and comment. I really like your new site, now we can stay in touch again.
Thanks for visiting Bob, you are a good one.
February 27th, 2006 at 11:20 am
*snicker* Your blonde moment is safe with me… I didn’t think of his blurry vision either, but hopefully the post today will make it up to him.
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Karen, * Girls just wanta be Girls* what can I say ? oh we like our toys too
February 27th, 2006 at 1:44 pm
Well ya know what I’m going to do. That poem struck me hard my friend. Great poem and I’ll be on the porch just sitting back relaxing. Playing tiddley winks.
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Bubba, So glad you enjoyed the poem and are here at the porch, relaxing with us and playing tiddley winks…memories you just brought back. I loved playing tiddley winks as a child … I think I will come play with you Bubba, you are good for me, my friend. Thank you for being you and allowing me to be a part of your life.
Tell Ms. Wendy hello and give her an extra hug for being so good to you for me.
February 27th, 2006 at 2:27 pm
How lucky Bob is to have your friendship! I’ll be sure to pop over and say hello.
That poem speaks to me, and probably many. If you don’t mind, I’m going to print it off and hang it up here for a while
P.S. Thanks for checking in on me while I was sick. I’m beginning to feel much better, although the meds give me brain fog, lol!
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Carolyn- Those of us who Bob have befriended feel we are the lucky ones. I am glad you like the poem so of course use it in any manner it will benefit you.
I just hope you continue to improve and make certain you don’t relapse.
February 27th, 2006 at 3:35 pm
Yes, we do like our toys. “Ms. Gee Whizzer”??? ROFL Yeah, I like that… I’ll come up with one for you. *snicker*
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Ms.Gee Whizeer, I wonder what is in store for me —I know it will be good. , bring it one
February 27th, 2006 at 4:07 pm
“I want to be able to like myself.”
Beautiful. I’ve always been clever (read: smart ass). What I’ve had to learn over the years is that cleverness can be mean. The greatest pain I’ve ever felt is when I’ve hurt someone’s feelings by being clever. Actually, by learning a bit about the impact my cleverness has had on people in the past has made me a much wiser man. I like myself pretty much because I now take great pains to care about the feelings of others. Your poem nailed me Vickie - it truly did.
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Randy, You and I tease often but one thing I know is you are one I have such respect for. You are wise and care so much for others often putting them before yourself. I’m just very pleased our paths crossed.
How is Kerry doing? Give her a special hug for me. She is a very special lady as you have share with me sseveral times.
Hope you have a nice week.
February 27th, 2006 at 4:08 pm
Sorry i’ve been scare Miss Vickie. Love the poem. It says so much and hits home pretty hard right now.
I was over at the Big Guy’s place this morning and have to say you ‘elves’ sure did yourselves proud! Good on ya!
(((big hugs)))
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Tracey, You know I understand you have a life outside this blog no apology is necessary. Just glad to hear from you time to time so I know all is o-kay but I also know how to check in when need be so that is not an issue. Friends are always here when friends return.
Glad you enjoyed the poem, glad you approved of the “elves” work. I thought of you when I was playing around. Hope everyone continues to improve at your house and all will be back to normal soon.
Sending you specil hugs and love, my friend.
February 27th, 2006 at 4:10 pm
Done, Ms. Vickie. I hope you don’t get in too much trouble.
Teresa, Thanks for visiting here as well as droping by my friends. You are one I can always count on. I was glad to see you enjoyed your Vegas trip.
February 27th, 2006 at 7:09 pm
a lovely poem and a lovely gesture to make towards your friend, but then, that is most definitely YOU, Miss Vickie.
Monica, As always it is a special treat when you visit and comment for I know just how busy you are and understand. You are such a special person, and blessed I am to have you in my life and have you as a real friend.
Make certain you are taking care of you and getting some rest before you end up exhausted…Mother I’m not but Nurse I am…LOL
Sending you love
February 28th, 2006 at 4:15 am
You are so kind to do this for Bob. When both of you were made, they broke the molds.
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Gary, I do believe there was a special mold when you were made as well for you happen to be one of those special people as well. You are a very kind, caring and compassionate person. Yes you Gary, I blew your cover.
Thank you for always being the person you are and man you have talent as well.
February 28th, 2006 at 9:04 am
Vicky
I just been in Bob’s. I pasted a joke in his comment, please let me know if it is apt. I dunno him well enough to know if he will like it or I would like to delete it.
That poem rocks, it shows the real you I presume.
Thanks for your visit.
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Jac-Thank you for your visit and comment but most of all for taking the time to visit my friend Bob. The joke you left for him was so very appropriate and one he will enjoy very much. It will be very much appreciated by both of us.
Yes the poem does reflect me very much, it was something my friend Bob taught me. Thank you for being you Jac.
February 28th, 2006 at 2:21 pm
Vickie.
You and Bob are both very special people. I hope you don’t mind, but I mentioned you in my blog last Friday.
I love the poem!
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Deb, I’m glad you enjoyed the poem and I consider it a special honor that you mentioned me on your blog Friday. You are a special person as well or you would not recognize other special people.
March 3rd, 2006 at 3:26 am
Thank you for your kind thoughts, Vickie. I still have a touch of it but am feeling much better. However, I have my annual “mammy slam” tomorrow. Ouch! LOL!