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We all arrive alone naked and vulnerable, crying our eyes out, not knowing - this is the first day of the rest of our life. I guess the saddest thing in life is we have to grow up. As children we live in a bubble, gazing at lost stars - wondering which one is ours. Not realising the impact of our childhood, until we are adults and it is too late. We jump in puddles, laughing at splashing sounds, some even learn to place their coats over them. Some swim within shark infested waters, but only a few learn how to build bridges over them. I have embraced the power of silence, but some have succumb to it. I guess it is all about the quality of it, especially for those who struggle to listen. There has been many a rose that has bloomed, but every single one crumbled into dust. Even the one whose thorns pierced lacerations through hearts of stone - yet the heart healed. Many birds arrived echoing sweet symphonies, yet there have been those that flew away in silence. Especially the silent nightingale who sat in solitude, whose lyrics my heart still yearns to feel. I've seen many a ship arrive at my shore, but each one unloaded and sailed away. It was me who removed their anchor and smiled as they sailed into the distance. As tumours poison our existence - I ponder; will the human race survive earth's demise? When death arrives we all leave alone empty handed, not knowing that was the last day of our life. I recall Freddie Mercury's famous lyrics... Who wants to live forever.... Anyway. Silent One Simple Musings 19 June 2018
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