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By Chuck Carstensen

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Results MN#20344949 WI#93113-94

November 25, 2009 11:58 PM

To get he had tried,

yet his store was still meager.

To a wise man he cried,

in a voice keen and eager;

Pray tell me how I may successfully live?

And the wise man replied,

"To get you must give."

As to giving he said,

"What have I to give?"

I've scarce enough bread,

and of course one must live;

But I would partake of Life's bountiful

store. Came the wise man's response;

"Then you must give more."

The lesson he learned;

to get was forgotten,

Toward mankind he turned

with a love new begotten.

As he gave of himself in useful living,

Then joy crowned his days,

for he grew rich in giving.

Arthur William Beer

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Suzy Morris

The Morris Team - Carlsbad, CA

Thanks Chuck for posting! Sums up the mood of the day. Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 26, 2009 12:28 AM

KARIN SMITH

SMITH REALTY GROUP - Slidell, LA

BROKER/REALTOR

Thank you! Wishing you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving. Be sure to eat and drink responsibly!!

-Karin :)

Nov 26, 2009 01:37 AM

William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Chuck, you hit the theme of today right on the head with this poem. Hope your day was grand!

Nov 26, 2009 10:29 AM

Janice MacMillan

ERA Joyner Realty - Valdosta, GA

Associate Broker

Thanks Chuck for sharing that sweet message. Hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving and the upcoming holidays are blessed

Nov 28, 2009 11:12 AM

Lise Howe

Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC

Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Thanks Chuck for sharing the message of the season. As we get so busy, sometimes it is hard to remember that the real secret is giving of yourself and not worrying about the small stuff! Hope you had a great holiday!

Nov 29, 2009 09:34 AM

Norma J. Elkins

Elite Realty Group - Morristown, TN

Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team

Great message - Thanks for sharing!

Nov 29, 2009 01:45 PM

Not a real person

San Diego, CA

Great message. I'm not familiar with Arthur William Beer, which means I have a little research to do.

Nov 30, 2009 02:57 PM

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