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Always Take Time To Play

I just must share, I do declare 
What it means to be me. 
Life’s too short to take too seriously. 
So please, listen up, loosen up, party a little. 
Do something spontaneously, daily, silly. 
It keeps the soul refreshed. 
Pinch the behind just to make sure, nope, not dreaming. 
Stretch big stretches. Extending arms up high... 
Reach up... touch the sky, spin and fly. Breathe in deeply. 
Just enjoying the view of being alive while I inhale 
The awe-inspiring newness of being 
Born again with these childhood eyes. 
Once, long ago I realized, 
It’s just no fun being dead inside.
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Nicole Avatar
June 3, 2025 at 6:49 PM
' Reach up... touch the sky, spin and fly. ' Yes, that's me, enjoying the view. :) I completely agree, ' life’s too short to take too seriously. ' Your thoughts are such a beautiful reminder of that. :) Many wonderful blessings to you, Benjamin. :) Hugs, Brandy
George Avatar
May 21, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Lovely thoughts that will give life a kick start. Life is too short to end in boredom. Be active and find time to play or engage in 'silly' pursuits. It is worth the effort and will bring rich dividends...
Bohack Avatar
May 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM
YOU ROCK!! ~ Amy
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