Don’t Forget to Live

Let me tell you about a friend of mine,
said having fun was just a waste of time.
He thought life owed him more than what he got.

When he looked around on that final day, 
he found himself alone, it’s sad to say.
His money had piled high, but his memories had not.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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January 30, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Thats so sad Jerry and not uncommon. Some people forget whats really important in this lifetime….Debx
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January 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Time goes by to quick. Enjoy each moment.
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