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mama taught me 
not to drag my feet 
as i walk through the sands of time
a thirsty soul might come looking
and find their way 
to the watering hole 

~ footprints

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 11/1/2022 12:41:00 PM
Beautiful poem!
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Date: 2/8/2022 6:39:00 AM
A wonderful write Eshe, enjoyed
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Date: 7/22/2021 9:03:00 AM
Wow! A strong allegorical message from the footprints of the lessons our ancestors have left us. Peace and Love.
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Eshe Benson
Date: 2/8/2022 2:37:00 AM
Thanks Millard. And we also leave our footprints on the sands of time
Date: 7/20/2021 7:03:00 AM
Excellent write. Insightful. Keep posting!
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Eshe Benson
Date: 2/8/2022 2:35:00 AM
Thanks David. I hope to do so
Date: 7/19/2021 3:15:00 PM
Ha ha ha, you have a clever mama.
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Eshe Benson
Date: 2/8/2022 2:35:00 AM
?? the best Richard
Date: 7/19/2021 1:45:00 PM
This makes me think of when my mom told me not to let life pass me by.
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Eshe Benson
Date: 2/8/2022 2:35:00 AM
Mom’s are the greatest, aren’t they? Some of course. Not all
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