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Light My Fire

Troubled times, Awful rhymes, I cannot write, Try as I might Words won't come Fingers drum Look up in the air No words of wisdom there Fuzzy brain Going insane No longer sure Of anything anymore Spelling muddled Mind befuddled I despair There are no words of wisdom there Brain thwarted Mind distorted All senses have gone haywire Feeling cold now Getting old now I need some strength to light my fire.

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Daniel Turner

Date: 5/2/2024 5:59:00 PM

I know the feeling well, Shirley. This is very well written and a very fun read. Keep on writing!!!!

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 5/4/2024 9:09:00 PM

Thank you very much, Daniel, for your kind comment and encouragement. Old age and ill health are not for the faint-hearted, I hope that you are feeling as well as can be and your sight has improved. lovely to hear from you, Daniel. Take care of yourself, Old Duck