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Less Has To Be More

Rolling out of bed The coffee programmed for 5 The water hits his head So do the thoughts – flowing through his mind He gently kisses her good morning The kids won’t see him till tonight An image of success Sick and tired of his own life Times rushing by so quickly Life’s moving on Like water - rushing through a river The current grows strong He feels like he is drowning As he walks out the door He’s beginning to wonder Less has to be more Less has to be more Another big deal Another successful day But the money doesn’t matter When the drinks can’t hide the pain The beautiful fairy tale story Becomes a nightmare American dream Be careful what you wish for Life starts bursting at the seams Times rushing by so quickly Life’s moving on Like water - rushing through a river The current grows strong He feels like he is drowning As he walks out the door He’s beginning to think Less has to be more Less has to be more So learn to live in the moment You have all you’ll ever need The more that you desire Your life lived in poverty Times rushing by so quickly Life’s moving on Like water - rushing through a river The current grows strong Keep your head above the water As you walk right out the door The important things in life Less has to be more Less has to be more

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Date: 6/25/2018 9:45:00 AM
Kelly, fabulous write that gets played out a million times a day. Behind closed doors so many are hurting or empty, perhaps both.. from chasing a fantasy that can never satisfy!
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Kelly Hitchcock
Date: 6/25/2018 9:54:00 AM
Thank you!

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