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How Can a Man

Can you see that it's time With no watch on your arm Is there hope to survive If you've done bought the farm When all things feel right Does the moment just flow How can a man say What he doesn't know If your neck deep in the stream Shouldn't you know how to swim If there's truth in the ring Should you step out and give in Do all mountain tops Come with a slope How can a man reach the heights If his life view is low Are you late to the central In Eastern time If it's really that simple Then why's it so hard to find Have you often faltered Where you've clearly been How can a man love If he's never let love in If your deep in the dream Can you be what you want to be If your dream was a train Would it run out of steam Could you hold onto the promise If the words aren't there to lend How can a man start over Once he's reached his end MH

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Date: 3/13/2017 11:36:00 AM
So much to ponder here.Indeed we need to have love to be able to share love...Awesome.
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Date: 3/13/2017 9:45:00 AM
Food for thought profound poem Mike; we shouldn't wait till the end to get a 2nd chance at life/love! A gem that I enjoyed~Che :)
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Date: 3/13/2017 7:59:00 AM
Really nice write Mike. As Heidi said, a few reads to absorb. It does posses sadness, but hope in the question. I have a dear friend I would send this to, alas, nothing can be told to someone who already knows everything ;) A seven for this splendid musing.
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Date: 3/13/2017 7:51:00 AM
A thought provoking poem , with expression of deep sadness too. Worth reading a couple times.
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