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7/6/2025

all my life I’ve longed to live a better future now my better future is to live a little longer

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David Crandall

Date: 7/17/2025 2:50:00 PM

Haha, very good. I'm with you on all counts!

Mark Toney
Date: 7/17/2025 3:44:00 PM

I appreciate it, David :)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/16/2025 3:06:00 PM

Ahh!! Life teaches us lessons. Longevity can be an added blessing upon our lives but sometimes there are circumstances that make living longer very difficult or painful. Thanks for the honor of placing in your contest. Sara K

Mark Toney
Date: 7/16/2025 9:17:00 PM

So true, Sara. Many are undergoing severe hardship. Thank you for taking time to participate in my contest.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/16/2025 12:39:00 PM

hmm, I used to long for a long life. Now I long for better future because of all my growing problems. haha!

Mark Toney
Date: 7/16/2025 1:41:00 PM

Lol … Vive la différence !

Anne Winter

Date: 7/15/2025 7:55:00 AM

How beautiful the journey of life is, isn't it? Your couplet is very thought provoking and mindful. I truly hope that you get your wish granted, dear friend :)

Mark Toney
Date: 7/16/2025 11:42:00 AM

Yes, Anne, the journey of life is beautiful. Thank you for your kind expressions. :)

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/7/2025 11:36:00 AM

I certainly hope you get your wish. Life is precious. Thanks for your visit to my page. Much appreciated.

Mark Toney
Date: 7/7/2025 11:51:00 AM

You are so very welcome. I appreciate your visit too.