Never Coming of Age

 
	       Not the charming lane
                 nor the cozy log cabin

               Not the warmth of the hearth
                 nor its crackling fire

               Not the rifles by the door
                 nor waters lapping at the shore

               Not the frolic of the meadow
                 nor the mysterious forest

               No, by none of these am I called 
                  ~ growing up with a chip installed
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Rodrigues Avatar
April 15, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Hmm…yes, all charm gone…ditch the chip and live life!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
April 14, 2026 at 2:08 PM
ah, the ol' chip on the shoulder....hard to carry throughout one's life.
Wolf Avatar
April 14, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Actually,it's a chip in the brain... or so it was intended to be ...
Rodgers Avatar
April 14, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Hello Gershon, I hope that I did not have that proverbial chip on my shoulder when I became of age. Now I am a grandfather, and I see so much joy. In fact, my grandchildren would say I never grew up. :) Blessings, Daniel
Wolf Avatar
April 14, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Who does?!
Sands Avatar
April 14, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Great one Gershon! Have a nice day :)
Wolf Avatar
April 14, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Thanks, Heidi.
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