Mike Hauser Poet Rhyme

Our Legacy Collaboration With Line Gauthier

You me we all strive in this life
   To leave something of ourselves behind
      To bequeath our mark on history
   And be remembered throughout time
Be it for legacy or vain conceit 

In our youth we had dreams
   Dreams so much larger than life
      To stretch our wings and soar
   We would change the world
Make it a better place for us all

At times we’ve gotten sidetracked
   Round about in some foolish ways
      At times dizzy and confused 
   Unconcerned by the trickle of sand
Falling mercilessly in the hourglass

If only we could see our destiny 
   As clear as curbside signs
      Showing us the point we'll reach
   Be it high or be it deep
All in proper time making up for lost time

Now loud and clear that ringing beckons
   That haunting call that urgent craving
      A yearning before that final curtain falls
   Happens to us one and all
Be it for legacy or vain conceit

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Cheryl Hoffman April 22, 2018 at 8:50 AM A wonderful realistic collaboration that many of us can relate to Mike and Line; a very well done thought provoking one!~Che :)

Line Gauthier April 21, 2018 at 3:44 PM From Mike Fulham: Hi Line / Mike , excellent write well done to both of you :) I thought this was about me as I was reading and then I realized we are all thinking the same ::)))Hugs~~~Niall

Heidi Sands April 21, 2018 at 3:20 PM A great collaboration this is. Congratulations , well done :)

Line Gauthier April 21, 2018 at 12:46 PM Tamara Beryl Latham left me a comment for us both that I am happy to convey: "Your words express the inner feelings of many people. I guess we all wonder if we will leave an image of our lives on this world, after our deaths. Great poem with an enormous amount of insight on your part. :)"

Line Gauthier April 21, 2018 at 12:44 PM It was an honour to collaborate with you, Mike. I've always noticed how our styles are in sync.