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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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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... Login to Reply Phyllis Babcock Date: 7/27/2020 2:05:00 PM Thanks for you comment Michael. Have a great week. love phyl