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A World Without You

Trust me
Life will go on without you
Remember when you quit your last job
Cleaned out your cubicle
And the very next day
Others picked up where you left off
Things were done differently
But they got done nonetheless

Life is a lot like that
Except you hope people
Will remember you more fondly
As they pick up where you left off

A bit of foresight will go a long way
To help loved ones and alleviate
The hardship of decisions and fallout

A bit of foresight will go a long way
To leave this world a better place
Bring on change in your own special way



AP: 2nd place 2020

Submitted on May 26, 2020 for contest A WORLD WITHOUT YOU sponsored by JCB BURL  -  RANKED 3RD
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Mishra Avatar
June 1, 2020 at 3:52 PM
Your words reflect truth and wisdom accepting the reality of life Line. Congratulations on your win :)
Roper Avatar
May 31, 2020 at 12:28 PM
Line, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
Gauthier Avatar
May 31, 2020 at 5:38 PM
Thanks, Eve. Most appreciated.
Mcguire Avatar
May 18, 2018 at 12:05 PM
Nice. I have always said our jobs are like your hand in a bucket of water. Pull your hand out and the rest fills in behind you.
Gauthier Avatar
May 19, 2018 at 3:40 PM
LOL so true. Thanks for your visit, Timothy.
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