What is Success?

[MariRamFerQui]

Beautiful presentation. Wording is not quite right, though. Go to wikipedia to see the original as written by Bessie A. Stanley

[twish1999]

@MariRamFerQui

I found several variations on her poem but this is the version i know and love....

I'm sure she wouldn't have minded, at least i hope not

:-)

[mettanc]

so true......

was that fireplace yours?

Michael

[angelgirl2001]

How beautiful.

[myblueart]

yup, something definitely to strive towards isn't it...

xxoo!

[jantheempress]

Beautiful poem :)

[fehquig]

That's real success...

[Mzbeez]

Ahh your fire warmed me up after going outside in the rain. :) Lovely poem!

[PuffyCatTail]

I really like this poem.

I hate the saying, he who dies with the most toys wins. Life is so much more than that. This poem expresses it beautifully.

Much love and hugs.

[twish1999]

I agree with you

:-)

x hugs x

[anmoose]

An excellent poem. She does say it well, so concisely. In 1905, $250 was *wealth*.

[twish1999]

Yes i wonder how much that would be now?

[imperceptibleme]

Such a pretty fire! Great Poem Twish. Hugs!

[boomrsoonrupinyoze]

Lovely poem! Thanks for sharing - the fireplace added just the perfect touch to it as well. Look for my new video in which I open the parcel you sent me! :)

[Pippilly]

Very nice. Lovely voice you have Twish xo

[PaintedRavensong]

What true and wise words those are!! Thank you so very much for this!!! HUGS dear lady!

[RiddleSpider]

Such a lovely poem, read by a lovely lady. hugs

[Moonchimes]

That is such a wonderful poem. Thank you for sharing it, twish. Hugs, ~moonchime

[Clarachk]

Dear Twishypoo,

Your poetry readings make me fluffy inside. Always a nice positive word to say! Your fire looks so warm and cozy.... but you may need a grate to keep peabrain from toasying the rest of her coat.

Love ,Sarah

xoxox

[twish1999]

Dear Ms Chk

ROFL

*sneeze* ( yes i'm infected by bugs, germs and nasty things )

Love Twishypoo

[kismet0717]

Lovely words... by a beautiful fire... and a wonderful reader!

Thx Twish!

HugZ Sugar!

[twish1999]

Thanks JO JO!

:-)

[thizizliz]

I've never heard the rest of that - just the first bit. Thank you - wonderful message for all of us. Oh that fire looks wonderful.

[twish1999]

I had heard it before but i didn't realise it was made famous after she entered it as a contest entry

:-)

[LeSaMilano]

a successful reading I'd say! There are many of these gems tucked away in the public domain. Nice find Twish.

[twish1999]

I really must start wearing my specs more often.... i thought you said 'there are many fine GERMS tucked away in the public domain'

LOL!

oh i do make myself laugh!

[LeSaMilano]

that's a whole 'nother video!! LOL

[Elfinworld]

That fire looks so warm and cozy!!! What a beautiful poem! Thank you for sharing!

[twish1999]

Thanks for watching BeeKee!

:-)

[DelisaProductions]

What an elegant poem, so well versed. And beautifully recited by you too. Thanks for sharing it with us, Twish.

Time to add another log to the fire.

[SimplyMelissa101]

What a wonderful poem!

[cozzyk]

Nice glowing sparkling fire to pull up a chair and listen to your delightful poem.

[rexlv2000]

Your video was a success! We have to be careful nowadays on who it is that says we are a success! But.... it has always been that way.

[meldenphire]

There is so much wisdom to be found in older works that are so often overlooked. I'm reading Dickens now.

This poem was so well described success, even for today. The setting was lovely and the reading was superb.

Thank you for sharing, Trish.

Love & Hugs, Christina

[hunhun23]

Beautiful poem and beautiful fireplace!

[PuppyZwolle]

No wonder your cat got an extra ginger stain. I'd dive in a fireplace that is that good looking. ;^)

Very nice poem and I think it's absolutely right.

[sweetsong70]

Trish, thank you for posting this! I really needed to here that. I have been struggling to find my way in this life and a poem like that has helped me put it in to perspective. Thanks again. I hope you don't mind, but I am going to post this to Facebook.

[pizzaroll23]

love it i also write poems

[3CoolKats]

A lovely poem and a nice crackling fire. Loved it!!!

[mysteryglo]

Great poem Trish and lovely fire!!

[bravoman70]

inspirating.... THNX!!

[noahsark1962]

Good definition.

[GreatGig1]

I can see why Mrs. Stanley won! Wonderful poem! Thanks for the fireside reading...:-) xoxoxo

[Perroquet51]

A nice bit of inspiration and a nice setting for it.

[MaryJaneSlingBacks]

Beautiful fireside poem!

[bugsinrug]

Very nice twish !

hugs, Chris

[ninjajessie1]

I love the fire, and the poem..

[FSTOPDR]

WHAT A CROCK!!!

"HE WHO DIES WITH THE MOST TOYS, WINS!"

Twish, great poem and I was so relieved to see the fireplace without any cat remains in it.

Be Well

FSTOPDR

[twish1999]

LOL!

Yes she loves to be 'toasty' warm!

Hahahaa

[SWTPEA64]

That was Great! So true.....

[capergirl1976]

Love it! Thanks for sharing Twish. : )

[AmethystButterflyGrl]

Loved it! :)

[GUIDOBRAT]

I love it Twish..

people should continually strive for these personal accolades..and they're even better to receive when they're NOT posthumous..

Kev

[edenbainbridge]

xoexo

[Dlorezzz]

Trish the fire was beautiful.. The perfect backdrop to the lovely poem.. Very true..

[Tank797]

Lovely!

[proofisinthepudding]

I think those are very true words! :)

[BasicModelling]

You should dedicate this to the members of the British Parliament.. :)

[KrisMTL]

very nice

[anniehiggy]

What a lovely way to spend a Sunday evening...cozy by the fire and hearing a poem wonderfully read...

[cooleo505]

Awesome!

[JoeAndTeddy]

AWESOME poem!!

You have nearly exactly the same fire place as me :P

[paultinsel]

great poem...loved the fire place...to quote miss diana ross...success is nothing unless you have someone to share it with.....

[IreneK43]

Awesome ;o)

Hugs, Irene