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Retired---Almost Expired

there once was a time when i had value--- a worthy member of society--- a respected entity; but that was when i was a young twig… today i am seen as a dying aged tree---a burden stifling society--- a worthless stock, leeching a monthly survival stipend intoxicant (SSI): tomorrow I will try to pawn my “forty years of service” watch.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 10/15/2015 7:56:00 PM
Millard, in a youth driven society..it takes special people to recognize the diamond in the rough it is much easier to see that "facet on one's face. Beauty emanates from one's inside as does worth. xxx's, jill
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Millard Lowe
Date: 10/15/2015 8:21:00 PM
Indeed, spagnola. Thanks for the read and feedback.

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