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To Contemplate Mortality

Life has its ups and downs its highs and lows Barren stretches endless plateaus News of births bring renewal those of death give us pause to contemplate mortality and refuel of unequal length, the straws we draw

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John Lawless

Date: 7/14/2024 6:13:00 AM

too true, too true,

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/14/2024 7:20:00 PM

That's 'too' straws for you, John. lol.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 7/14/2024 5:22:00 AM

Very true and well said, Gershon!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/14/2024 7:15:00 PM

Thank you, Ilene. :) Gershon

Deb M

Date: 7/14/2024 2:26:00 AM

Brilliant Poem my friend....so beautifully written!! Debx

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/14/2024 7:07:00 PM

Appreciate the enthusiasm, Deb.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 7/13/2024 10:02:00 PM

So true. I remember friends who died young. It seemed strange.