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Once We Are Grown

Once we are grown, Days are a blur— Then we bemoan That all beauty must fade; Thus it is shown With no demur: Youth is a loan Which cannot be repaid.

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Date: 2/21/2019 9:32:00 PM
I like it, JP. The form is interesting. I’ll have to try it! ~Mark
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J P Marmaro
Date: 2/22/2019 10:07:00 AM
Thanks, Mark!
Date: 2/20/2019 3:12:00 PM
Words of wisdom, JP.
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J P Marmaro
Date: 2/21/2019 2:11:00 AM
As ever, dear Line, your kind encouragement is very much appreciated...
Date: 2/20/2019 1:28:00 PM
revel in old age...that be the final loan
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Date: 2/21/2019 2:12:00 AM
Alas, were it only so easy!

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