Headstones thought

To be old and foolish,
Is to perish mindlessly.
A grave of pride and shame 
A flicker of doubt 
 Haunting this permanent spot 
The gift of knowledge and thought 
A hollow   lifetime spent without.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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