Life Is Rough

To live is to suffer
     Life is rough, sir

The weak cry, 
     'We've had enough, sir.'

The strong are made of sterner stuff
     They reply, 'We'll tough it out, sir.'
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Onclaud Avatar
September 3, 2018 at 3:10 PM
we shall prevail, gershon... very good short verse!..huggs
Wolf Avatar
September 3, 2018 at 4:54 PM
Yes, we shall, nette! Thank you for commenting. :) gw
Michael Avatar
September 3, 2018 at 12:33 PM
Certainly not a rose garden...it was meant to be felt completely...Nice write Gershon
Wolf Avatar
September 3, 2018 at 4:53 PM
Certainly not, Arturo. Thank you for the visit. ~ Gershon
Pigeon Tart Avatar
September 3, 2018 at 7:42 AM
Grinning and bearing it ;) xomo!
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