On Deck


Parents gone, what the heck
Now I find, I'm on deck.

Siblings three follow me, how can it be 
that I'm on deck.

Eldest one, not much fun 
to be the one on deck.

Would I rather them than me,
No, I think I'll let it be 
me...on deck.
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August 19, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Burden of the elders!
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