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the older we get
the more quirks we acquire

the more it is that we’re unique
just like everyone else
but in our own special way

we’re guarded and we’re jaded
laden with all life had to throw at us

the longer we’re alone the more 
we’re set in our ways and less tolerant
we grow grumpy and short tempered 

we’re less open to the magic around us
robbed of the last of our childlike wonder

we let the clouds wander in 
and interfere 'til we no longer
see the rainbows in our skies

we drag baggage around like it’s our cross to bear
and tragically love loses its every luster



AP: 3rd place 2023

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023




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Date: 5/30/2023 8:58:00 PM
Oy! A bullseye, however painful it is to admit. Were you a champion archer, Line?! You've really nailed it with this one. ~ No Dangling cigarette, at least
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Date: 6/1/2023 6:00:00 PM
lol ~ I wrote the poem before finding the photo. The photo made me laugh out loud.

Book: Reflection on the Important Things