[KYHAM] Silent Key Poem

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22 May 2002 18:34:32 CDT


This poem used on the silent key service was originally sent to me by
W9dod who became a silent key in 1999.  While it is not directly related
to amateur radio, it is part of our service.
Thanks to all for helping with making all of this possible.
Tom Lykins Skl administrator Kentucky.



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> > >
> > > >  DRINKING FROM MY SAUCER
> > > >
> > > >       I've never made a fortune
> > > >       and it's probably too late now.
> > > >       But I don't worry about that much,
> > > >       I'm happy anyhow.
> > > >
> > > >       And as I go along life's way,
> > > >       I'm reaping better than I sowed.
> > > >       I'm drinking from my saucer,
> > > >      'Cause my cup has overflowed.
> > > >
> > > >      Haven't got a lot of riches,
> > > >       and sometimes the going's tough.
> > > >      But I've got loving ones around me,
> > > >      and that makes me rich enough.
> > > >
> > > >     I thank God for his blessings,
> > > >      and the mercies He's bestowed.
> > > >      I'm drinking from my saucer,
> > > >     'cause my cup has overflowed.
> > > >
> > > >      I, Remember times when things went wrong,
> > > >      My faith wore somewhat thin.
> > > >      But all at once the dark clouds broke,
> > > >      and sun peeped through again.
> > > >
> > > >      So Lord, help me not to gripe
> > > >      about the tough rows that I've hoed.
> > > >      I'm drinking from my saucer,
> > > >      'Cause my cup has overflowed.
> > > >
> > > >      If God gives me strength and courage,
> > > >      When the way grows steep and rough.
> > > >      I'll not ask for other blessings,
> > > >      I'm already blessed enough.
> > > >
> > > >       And may I never be too busy,
> > > >      to help others bear their loads.
> > > >     Then I'll keep drinking from my saucer,
> > > >     'Cause my cup has overflowed.
> > > >
> > > >       A LITTLE SMILE
> > > >
> > > >      (*) (*)
> > > >     \______/
> > > >
> > > > This little smile somehow found its way
> > > > Onto your screen to brighten your day.
> > > > So pass it along to each of your friends,
> > > > To remind them that friendship never ends.
> > >
> > >
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