An African Proverb
An African proverb relates that
“When an old man dies,
A library burns down”.
This poet is an old man.
History section
First-hand memories of events and times
Recollections of the past
And dreams left for others
Sociology section
Stories of friends and family
Lives shared and touched
And regrets of opportunities missed
Travel section
Photo albums and videos
Tours taken and sights seen
And items left on the “bucket list”
Science section
Experiments tried and failed
Some successes, a few near misses
And many enigmas left to explore.
Biography section
One fewer volume on the shelves.
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