SWEET POEM From the day that I first knew you, Your heart was pure and kind; Your smile was sweet and innocent, Your wit was well refined. We grew as friends together, We laughed and shared our dreams; Along the way crush or two, Went unrevealed, it seems. As years rolled on, our paths were split, Our roads went separate ways; We each pursued our interests, That occupied our days. We soon forgot our youthful bliss, Of tender carefree years; We didnt talk or keep in touch, Throughout lifes pain and tears. Then my darkest hour came, And tried me to my core; To save my heart from ruin, I closed and locked the door. Then out of every nowhere, With precise directed cue; An old familiar smile, Came slowly into view. Although much time was gone, And the die of fate long cast; It was as if we hadnt missed, A second of the past. You listened with attentive care, And reassured my mind; That loving hearts are still alive, With purpose and design. Deep inside Ive locked way, Emotions yet untold; A

TAKE A HOLIDAY JACK The feeling is mutual bellyacher!

THE PRIEST'S THEORY A priest, a rabbi and a Buddhist monk get arrested for illegal gambling. They get in front of the judge. He starts questioning the priest first, "Did you play poker yesterday?" The priest mumbles a quick 'Lord forgive me' and answered "No." The judge turns to the rabbi and asks him, "Did you play poker yesterday?" The rabbi crosses his fingers behind his back and answers a clear "No." Finally the judge turns to the Buddhist monk and tells him, "So you are a Buddhist monk, I know for a fact that you are absolutely forbidden to lie to me! Did YOU play poker yesterday?" The monk looks at the priest, then at the rabbi. He smiles at the judge and asks "How could I possibly play poker all by myself?"

"I'LL ALTER HIM." - JOKE (CLEAN The Priest's Theory A newly married Liam goes to the meet Father Charles. He greets the priest and says, 'Father, I need to talk to you.' The Priest asks, 'Is it a confession, my son?' Liam replies, 'No, Father. I need to clarify something.' The Priest takes Liam to his private chamber and says, 'Tell me, Liam. What is it?' Liam asks, 'Father, why do some women try to change men after marriage? My friends keep teasing me about it.' The Priest smiles and replied, 'Liam, my son; as the bride walks down the long aisle, she excitedly registers 3 stimuli: The altar, the choir and the sound of the hymn being sung. Aisle, Altar, and Hymn. She becomes mesmerized. Aisle, Altar, Hymn. Aisle, Altar, hymn. Aisle, Altar, Hymn. And finally, as she stops beside the groom, she is already saying to herself... "I'LL ALTER HIM."

LOVE "Love is such a simple, beautiful word. If only being in love were that easy! Instead, it is a complicated, ever-changing jumble of feelings and emotions."

SAD AND TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS Understanding these behaviors can help you figure out if you're in an unhealthy or dangerous relationship. Many times, these behaviors are used to gain power or control and can have negative impact on your well being or day to day life. In some cases, these unhealthy behaviors can escalate to violence. If you feel like something might be off in your relationship, trust your gut and get help

MY SATNAG I have a little Satnag, it sits there in my car A Satnag is a driver's friend, it tells you where you are. I have a little Satnag, I've had it all my life It's better than the normal ones, my Satnag is my wife. It gives me full instructions, especially how to drive "It's sixty miles an hour", it says, "You're doing sixty five". It tells me when to stop and start, and when to use the brake And tells me that it's never ever, safe to overtake. It tells me when a light is red, and when it goes to green It seems to know instinctively, just when to intervene. It lists the vehicles just in front, and all those to the rear And taking this into account, it specifies my gear. I'm sure no other driver, has so helpful a device For when we leave and lock the car, it still gives its advice. It fills me up with counselling, each journey's pretty fraught So why don't I exchange it, and get a quieter sort? Ah well, you see, it cleans the house, makes sure I'm properly fed It washes all my shi

DIGNITY KEEPING ONE'S DIGNITY Knowing when to walk away is Wisdom Being able to is Courage Walking away with your head held high is Dignity..

UNHEALTHY/TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS Understanding these behaviors can help you figure out if you're in an unhealthy or dangerous relationship. Many times, these behaviors are used to gain power or control and can have negative impact on your well being or day to day life. In some cases, these unhealthy behaviors can escalate to violence. If you feel like something might be off in your relationship, trust your gut and get help.

JOKE - A MIRACLE It's a Miracle! A mother and her teen daughter arrive at the doctor's office. The doctor says, Okay, what seems to be the problem? The mother says, Its my daughter Suzie. She keeps getting these cravings, shes putting on weight and is sick most mornings. The doctor gives Suzie a good examination, and then turns to the mother and says, Well, I dont know how to tell you this, but Suzie is pregnant. About 3 months would be my guess. The mother says, Pregnant?! She cant be, she has never ever been left alone with a man! Have you, Suzie? Suzie says, No mom! Ive never even kissed a man! The doctor walks over to the window and just stares out of it. A few moments later, the mother says, Is there something wrong out there, doctor? The doctor replies, "No, not really. It's just that the last time something like this happened, a star appeared in the East and three wise men came over the hill. I'll be darned if I'm going to miss it this time! " No disrespect meant!

CONSCIENCE Conscience is the window of our spirit, evil is the curtain War in: the heart, the mind, the conscience What do you do When your heart yearns for one thing And your brain wants another? You listen a little bit to both. But what do you do When it is your heart that is in dispute A half wants one thing And the other wants another Is it better to do then neither Or is it better to mute them both And listen to the conscience? What do you do When your conscience goes to war With your heart and your mind? You listen to the majority. But what do you do When you know the minority to be true Because in fact, the heart is forever In love with the conscience. It is the mind, the mind it is That tricks the heart Into believing that It is in quarrel with the conscience. So what do you do, really? You be a good human And listen to the conscience.

IT'S A TALL ORDER It's a tall order to meet someone who clicks and within a reasonable travelling distance, I seem to get people in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Cornwall or various places in Scotland and it works out for a while until the winter months, sad!

23 - 80 DATING SITE Have been off site for 6 months due to COVID.19 and losing several relatives and close friends, but nothing has changed, although nice to see old platonic friends. I originally came on here to meet Over 60s but alas a mixed bunch. Also notice that when you get a gentleman who ticks nearly all the boxes his account is deactivated a short while after one has acknowledged his interest - what is going on? Be safe everyone.

NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE Nothing is impossible Though many things are hard And if your path is rough and steep Keep stepping yard by yard Forget that word impossible Go forward and believe Be brave and be courageous too Who knows what you'll achieve

URGENTLY NEEDED A new Sales and Marketing Director for this Franchise to try and turn things around as never been as poor as this!