No Surprise

When I was much younger,
the unexpected was the thing least wanted. 
I had an appointment with 
love, money, glory.
Let no surprises get in the way!

Now that I’m much older
and life feels fully scripted,
the thing most dreaded is the 
sneaking suspicion that
no more surprises would come my way.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Ray Avatar
February 9, 2023 at 3:37 PM
absolutely on point....i can identify so well...great job
Smith Avatar
January 31, 2021 at 8:54 PM
Well said. Funnily enough I have just posted a poem on a farewell to spontaneity. Glad you are still able to post. Regards David in NZ
Chan Avatar
February 2, 2021 at 3:17 AM
Hi David, how are you doing? Yeah, for now, we still can. Anyway, thanks for dropping by. Stay safe.
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