If At First

One of life's lessons...

A kaleidoscope of dreams
Were scattered on the yellow brick road...
I rushed in to capture them,
Arms out stretched.

In my haste, I stumbled on life's
Diamond speckled promises...
"Get Up!" life yelled,
"Get Up and try again!"

Cynthia
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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August 4, 2012 at 6:37 PM
Very creative
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August 4, 2012 at 6:36 PM
Very nice
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