Race To Succeed

Remembering dreams, that once held me captivated.
With time they became irreverent, a place,
Where youthful dreams, gently receded,
drowned,swallowed into the past.
A place where , the race to succeed , lost
for in the end there is no finish line.
Continuing the rat race, no long held, fascination
The inspiration that drove us, slowly,
fades into the past.
I prefer to sit and contemplate and age
Like the fine wine, age with grace.
Dreams push us, but reality wakes.
It depends where our tomorrow ends.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Guzzi Avatar
April 10, 2011 at 5:01 PM
and who knows when that will be aye? I've decided to go GRAY! LOL I am what I am! Good one Phyll! Light & Love
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March 16, 2011 at 10:09 AM
The rat race lost its attraction for me long ago, Phyllis. Some people wish they were young again, but I like the idea of aging gracefully. Very nice, Phyllis! Love, Carolyn
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March 16, 2011 at 6:32 AM
This is GREAT, Phyllis. A very nice one here. It is a lot how I feel these days. I just said it a bit differently in my recent pantoum I did. I just love it when you post up a new one like this. Luv, Andrea
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March 15, 2011 at 5:49 PM
Remembering times past is so evident in your lovely lines Phyllis.. dreams to forever remember and recall at will.. age like a fine wine.. age with grace.. perfect and poignant line my friend.. a sweet encounter with life..
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March 15, 2011 at 5:12 PM
Good thoughtful work..I am glad that I chose this one to read this eve..Thanks for your presence at my work..Sara
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