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No Shame

I may seem lazy, I may seem lame I surely have myself to blame. My past life a constant struggle I shy away in my own bubble. I don't do what others say I might lay around and waste my day. No matter what you think that means We all have our own dreams. I've entered through another door but I remember how it was before. Life had me in a busy bustle kids, work, home my constant hustle. Now as my body breaks and ages I'm moving ahead in life's stages My best is done, my kids have grown Now I live here all alone. I wonder if you may have guessed I'm living life in an empty nest. I find I have all that I need I want nothing out of greed. Constant hustle is over rated Now love from family keeps me sated. So... I may seem lazy, I may seem lame But you see, I feel no shame.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 4/27/2017 7:21:00 AM
This was wonderful Lenna and such a telling piece. I love the message here in your fantastic rhyming poem. Just be yourself...lazy is ok with me. :)
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Lenna Walker
Date: 4/27/2017 10:33:00 AM
I realized after I wrote it that many people won't understand the meaning. It came from thoughts on a young person being judgmental about the lives of others without really knowing them. I feel that when you have busted your butt as a young person and lazy was never an option then, you have earned the right to be "lazy" when you get older. Thank You for your kind words Chris, I am happy you get it. Have a beautiful day !!!

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