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A wholesome poem by Chuck R.


 I Listen to the trees, and they say:

 "Stand tall and yield.
 Be tolerant and flexible.
 Be true to yourself.
 Stand alone, and stand together.
 Be brave.
 Be patient.
 With time, you will grow."

 I Listen to the wind, and it says:

 "Breathe.
 Take care of yourself --
 body, mind, and spirit.
 Take time.
 Be quiet.
 Listen from your heart.
 Forgive."

 I Listen to the sun, and it says:

 "Nurture others.
 Let your warmth radiate for others to feel.
 Give yourself without expectations."

 I Listen to the creek, and it says:

 "Relax; go with the flow.
 Tend to what's really important,
 and let the rest go by.
 Keep moving -- don't be hesitant or afraid.
 Lighten up -- laugh, giggle."

 I Listen to the mountains, and they say:

 "Be there.
 Be honest.
 Be trustworthy.
 Do what you say you're going to do.
 Be true, genuine, and real.
 Speak from the heart.
 Don't cheat."

 I Listen to the birds, and they say:

 "Set yourself free.
 Sing."

 I Listen to the clouds, and they say:

 "Be creative.
 Be expressive.
 Let your spirit run free.
 Let yourself be light and gay,
 but let yourself be heavy and sad.
 Cry when you feel like it."

 I Listen to the sky, and it says:

 "Open up.
 Let go of the boundaries and barriers
 which you have created to protect yourself.
 Experience change.
 Fly."

 I Listen to the flowers and small plants, and they say:

 "Be humble.
 Be simple.
 Respect the beauty of small things.
 Respect the beauty of humility and truth.
 Let go of perfectionism.
 Love yourself as you are; it opens the door to change.
 Practice acceptance."

 I Listen to the bugs and flying insects, and they say:

 "Work.
 Be productive.
 Use your hands.
 Focus on what's in front of you.
 Ignore the pa- touch and caress.
 Allow yourself to be loved.
 Be gentle, kind, and understanding.
 Use candles."

 I Listen to the stars, and they wink and say:

 "Play.
 Dance, be silly, have fun."

 I Listen to the earth, and it says:

 "I am your mother.
 I give you life.
 Respect all that is around you.
 Find beauty in all things -- living and not -- including
 yourself; for we are all one -- not separate.
 Be especially respectful to the very young and the very old,
 for they are both very near God.
 Give up the belief that you are a higher form of life;
 there is no higher form of life.
 We are equal because we are the same.
 When you return to me, I will welcome you,
 and I will set your spirit free.
 Love and nurture your children; cook good food for them,
 and hold them very close to you often.
 Hold me close to you often as well,
 and I will hold you in return; I will support you.
 Have faith.

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