is it too late?

years have taken their toll
that's how we roll
we do our very best
and let go of the rest

we watch our life go by
and try our best not to cry
the world is in bad shape
all choking on a sour grape



AP: 2nd place 2025
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Crandall Avatar
August 31, 2025 at 6:26 PM
good - "we do our best and let go of the rest" - that's all we can do!
Gauthier Avatar
September 1, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Very true ~ thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, David ~
Etgen-Baker Avatar
August 31, 2025 at 5:11 PM
some days, I, too, feel like a sour grape. Well said!
Gauthier Avatar
September 1, 2025 at 5:16 AM
lol ~ hope you feel great today, Sara ~
Goldsmith Avatar
August 31, 2025 at 12:20 PM
I enjoyed reading your powerful write. I see 2nd place??? Congratulations on your win. Have a wonderful day writing away............
Gauthier Avatar
August 31, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Thanks, this PS site is my main repository for all my poetry so I post a few extra associated details.
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