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A Reflection Upon a Long Life Lived

A Reflection Upon A Long Life Lived




So many things in my life have come and gone
   idle days of fishing and resting in shade
Early morn sight of mother deer and newborn fawn
   so many of the sweet , dear friends made

Holidays with grandparents singing happy tunes
   picnics lakeside in grove of red oak trees
Birthday parties cakes , ice cream and balloons
   disappearing ships sailing upon unknown seas

Loves, far too many in my wild younger days
   beautiful girls waiting for a kiss
So awesomely pretty in their hot sexy ways
   so many more did I foolishly miss

Life flowed on like a flooded raging river
   me with a ship and no winded sails
Too often selfish taker instead of loving giver
   driving hammer without the much needed nails!

Robert L.  05-24-2014

Truth in the telling. A wild life, mistakes galore , escapades on far too many shores!

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Elaine George

Date: 5/31/2014 8:34:00 PM

Re footnote...that is all part ot the journey until we learn what really matters. I have found it is so different from what I originally thought in my younger years. wonderful writing, Bob. Aso...thank you for your kind comments on mine. bfn Lainie

Robert Lindley
Date: 5/31/2014 10:21:00 PM

Thanks for commenting my friend. Life now so vastly different now from when I was a young man.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/24/2014 11:46:00 PM

reflecting back on a life filled with MUCH. I think you have lived a lot of awesome things. Despite the mistakes, just be your best to all NOW. Good one!!!

Robert Lindley
Date: 5/25/2014 10:41:00 AM

Thanks so very much my friend. A lot of living and a damn lot of mistakes. I now hope others read and can learn from such.

J.W. Earnings

Date: 5/24/2014 8:42:00 PM

Clever as heaven, duuuuude! =>) Gurls are sexy (some that is j/k). Great poem, young man. Things come and go as the saying goes. This is a well-done piece of genius. Loved it from top to bottom as I alwayz say to yah! You are talented, man. Good write! -DWB

Robert Lindley
Date: 5/25/2014 10:39:00 AM

Thanks for replying my friend. When writing from experience and heart the words flow well. Pleased you found it an enjoyable read.