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19 Years Since the Curtain Was Drawn

19 years since the curtain was drawn. It would have been a shame If my life were to be the same. When the curtain was drawn 19 years ago, I was a mere teenager, what could I have done. A raging battle was there for me to face, A mere teenager what could I have done. Yet I never fled at the face of battle. For my father taught me to fight and never retreat. Although the battle raged on more and more, I conquered each, one by one. A mere teenager but I could do a lot. For the battles moulded, sharpened and toughened me, Until I became an adult with so much to do. 19 years since the curtain was drawn, I have grown indeed with so much to do. It would have been a shame, If my life were to be the same For the past 19 years since the curtain was drawn.

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Date: 11/7/2018 12:06:00 PM
You are a woman of strength, Modupe! Facing problems in life and the loss of a dear father did not stop you from moving ahead with determination. Your positive attitude is to be lauded. ~ Regards // paul
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Date: 12/31/2017 7:25:00 PM
It was so good to see you at my poem the other day and your sweet smile in your avatar. A very happy new year to you, Modupe. also, I am now seeing the answer to my question I asked you in October. Thanks for clearing that up for me. I did not know to whom the curtain belonged that you were referring to in this poem and now I know. Sorry for your loss back then.
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Date: 10/13/2017 12:20:00 PM
I really like this and it makes me curious to know the meaning behind the metaphor of the curtain being drawn!
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Date: 12/31/2017 5:21:00 AM
Thanks for your kind comment. The drawing of the curtain in a theatre signal the end of a play. The curtain being drawn here indicates the end to my father's sojourn on earth.
Date: 10/12/2017 2:21:00 PM
You have conquered life's battles Modupe...Sweet victory..
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