Without

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I can hope that bullets won’t fly I can pray for a better tomorrow I can laugh at myself when I’m foolish I can struggle against my imperfections But I won’t without you in my world. I might dream of bathing in sunshine I might struggle against an undertow I might say yes to the panhandling homeless Give food to the needy; time to the ill But I won’t without you in my world. Mercy decided that we’d be together Grace unfolded a plan for our lives Now jackals of anger surround us. Mercy decided that we’d be together Grace unfolded a plan for our lives Now the wolves of worry surround us

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Chinedum Ekwobi

Date: 4/14/2023 8:30:00 AM

A beautiful suspenseful poem. "What happened later?" is the begging question. Now I know fantasizing for all its sweetness rank below memories of one's true love.

John Ozemko
Date: 4/14/2023 10:18:00 AM

Thanks for reading. Yours is an enlighting observation, I'll have to give it a think.

Franci Hoffman

Date: 4/5/2023 7:31:00 AM

You're most welcome. Hoffman is my married name. Most of my hubby's family lived in California.

Franci Hoffman

Date: 4/4/2023 2:57:00 PM

wonderfully written and so apt for the world today. Having a soul mate, a significant other or even a pet to share one's life with is of great benefit. Peace be with you, my friend.

John Ozemko
Date: 4/5/2023 3:57:00 AM

thanks so much for your kind words. I have a cousin named Hoffman in Connecticut.