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A poem reflecting on time, ageing, resting, and above all, resilience.

Themes denied to so many.
Occasionally, you can try to do too much.
Title.
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(A lone voice whispers)

You all know the game.
It's within your power to have an hour.

Be proud to feel old, a fate denied to so many: but never fold. 

Recover, then step back into the cold.

(C)
Copyright John Duffy
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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