Shirley Hawkins Poet Rhyme

Life's Lungs

My challenge for October
Is to still be alive in November
I am in my 89th year
It is not dying, I fear
We all face challenges every day
Life will always be that way
From the moment of conception
To our resurrection.
Life is a challenge.

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Andrea Dietrich November 3, 2025 at 1:20 AM Yes, life is such a challenge. I am only 70 and feeling it a lot but with weird problems nobody can help me with. Death will be sweet release! Keep hanging in there though. My mom is 93 and I am hoping she gets to 100. Congrats in my contest with this creative entry

Deb M October 7, 2025 at 9:52 PM Shirley it always makes my heart so happy when l see your name in the new poems list. Your poem made me sad though for obvious reasons….so well written my lovely friend! I hope you make it to November next year and way ,way beyond that! I miss you my friend! Debx