How Many Will You Take With You

I never thought I needed to tell you,
Thought that was something you learned as you grew,
From listening to your parents talking about what to do,
Before they go,
And you did get a sneak peek at someone with eyes 
  no longer able to appreciate the view.
So, now is the time to stop pretending it is not true,
And accept that there is an end date, even for you.

If you want to prolong your stay,
And see more children play,
Leaving no debts for others to pay,
Knowing you had said all you needed to say,
Then in Isolation you should stay.

I hope you have not skipped class halfway through the session,
Before I ask this question,
If you are determined to continue your mission?
While in transmission,
Who else will no longer be in a position,
To man their station,
Because you gave them no consideration,
Due in part to multiple failures to right the misconception,
That you are an exception.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020


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Date: 4/25/2020 10:57:00 AM
Lovely write David - no one should have the right to think they are an exception, a true misconception, for now is the time to right our wrongs and find salvation. Such a beautiful poem David. Hope all is well, your idea you mentioned below to Jenish is swell, but we are unable to move from our homes right now. However, from the 1st May, we will be entering our 2nd phase of Distancing, returning to work (not all,some,) and business opening, otherwise millions will suffer. Blessings, Jennifer.
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David Smith
Date: 4/25/2020 6:26:00 PM
NZ borders won't be opened any time soon. If idea was to get off ground it could be years away but maybe one day. In the mean-time, we still have the soup while we hang onto that thought and maybe do pre-planning in our head in case our end date is after the event and not before. Be kind to yourself and others, regards David
Date: 4/22/2020 5:24:00 AM
So, now is the time to stop pretending it is not true,..And accept that there is an end date, even for you...Beautifully penned.. Exquisite flow and rhyme..Takecare David..
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Jenish Somadas
Date: 4/22/2020 11:02:00 AM
Thank you David.. Your words are a honor for poets like me..Long live and make your plan work..
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David Smith
Date: 4/22/2020 7:30:00 AM
You too Jennsih. If could swing it before my end date I would love to organise a poets convention here in Lower Hutt NZ. with invitations going out to you and so many poets from around the world, whose work I discovered on the soup and treasure very much.
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