Once Upon a Time

Once upon a time, we know,
Is how most stories start,
But from that moment, lives diverge
To endings far apart.

For circumstances change the course
Of how one might get raised,
Including whether actions
May be criticized or praised.

And whether one’s existence
Has more sorrow or more laughter
May determine if the outcome
Will be happy ever after.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Slaughter Avatar
January 20, 2024 at 2:08 PM
And the expression "time will tell" is not always a good enough answer to what life may hold for a person. Excellent write, Ilene.
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January 16, 2024 at 10:01 AM
A good description. Well done.
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