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Highs and Lows

We waded through the sands as the years progressed sometimes sinking in the layers until we could not touch bottom drowning in the quick sand other times we ran along the shore free--we glided like waves crashing upon the sand slowly we regained strength hitting various highs and lows making us learn and grow once in a while pulled in by a undertow the waves eventually would wash our footprints from the sand only to bring them back again and if the lessons failed we start all over again.

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 8/2/2020 9:16:00 PM

Hello Phyllis ... enjoyed the comparisons on how life and nature both have the same ups and downs as time goes by, and no matter what, rebuild if need be - thank you Phyllis; stay safe - Lindsay

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 8/5/2020 3:53:00 PM

Thanks Lindsay must drop you a note soon. My turn but somehow been distracted by all this around us. Hope all is well and stay safe too. love phyl

Ricky Muse

Date: 8/2/2020 5:09:00 PM

Amen. This poem has been a part of my learning process for decades. Thanks for sharing...............peace!

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 8/5/2020 3:42:00 PM

Thanks Ricky yes we all go thru that learning process. love phyl

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/31/2020 1:38:00 PM

this is brilliant, Phyllis. Gotta fave it!

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 8/5/2020 3:41:00 PM

Thanks for the fav Andrea. Seems life is a lot of ups and downs. Must say feel more down than up lately. love phyl

Harry Horsman

Date: 7/28/2020 11:40:00 PM

Never stop learning, Phyllis, love this poem, so clever and such an important message.

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 7/29/2020 8:04:00 PM

Thanks Harry glad you liked the poem. Hope all is well with you. love phyl

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/28/2020 12:17:00 PM

- Sometimes it seems like we never learn ... maybe it's about human nature and an innate optimism ... great written, Phyllis :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 7/29/2020 8:04:00 PM

Lately do not know if I am sinking, swimming or drowning in myself. Maybe I have lots of lessons to learn and am a slow swimmer. Thanks Anne lise. love phyl

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 7/28/2020 9:14:00 AM

There is much we can learn from life's ups and downs, Phyllis. I like the way you used images of the seashore to convey your message. Thanks for your note. I am well and hope you are too! Hugs, Carolyn

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 7/28/2020 12:11:00 PM

So nice to see your name it has been a while Carolyn. Glad to hear you are well. My muse took a long holiday and just did not want to return from it. Trying to get back in the swing of writing. Take care. hugs phyl

Judy Ball

Date: 7/28/2020 3:42:00 AM

Love this Phyllis. It speaks to me of the determination and joy of youth. I could see two young people running along the shore sometimes falling and getting up and continuing the race dodging the waves and laughing. Love it. God Bless, JB

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 7/28/2020 12:05:00 PM

Thanks Judy. Think I am learning lessons and more so as I get older. Hope all is well with you and your family. We are getting a few more outbreaks of the virus around us but so far Regina has been good. love phyl

Arturo Michael

Date: 7/27/2020 1:32:00 PM

Very true Phyllis...Lessons we learn

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 7/27/2020 2:05:00 PM

Thanks and yes many lessons we have to learn in life. love phyl

Michael Tor

Date: 7/27/2020 1:28:00 PM

Metaphorically magnificent Phyllis. A pleasure to read...

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 7/27/2020 2:05:00 PM

Thanks for you comment Michael. Have a great week. love phyl