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Seeking the Meaning of Life

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The decades have slipped by Sometimes I think I understand But really most times I know I haven’t figured out anything And I haven’t got a clue In any case with the setting sun The meaning of life is at best enigmatic All I really know is that time is elusive And each precious minute volatile Published in my 24-page photo/anthology book ~THE TIME WE ARE GIVEN~ 2023 AP: 2nd place 2022 Submitted on January 15 2022 for contest EARTH LIFE PURPOSE sponsored by UNSEEKING SEEKER on August 8, 2019 for contest NA RERUN - 2 sponsored by JOHN HAMILTON - RANKED 5TH and May 23, 2019 for contest THE MEANING OF LIFE sponsored by CHANTELLE ANNE COOKE

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Date: 8/10/2019 6:40:00 PM
I enjoyed this one Line, congrats!
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Line Gauthier
Date: 8/10/2019 9:18:00 PM
Thanks, John. Much appreciated. Thanks for sponsoring this contest.
Date: 5/30/2019 4:50:00 PM
Eerily true.
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Line Gauthier
Date: 5/30/2019 10:37:00 PM
Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, ML.
Date: 5/26/2019 9:09:00 PM
There is wisdom in knowing what you don’t know. Value and enjoy the precious moments. Beautifully expressed, Line.
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Date: 5/26/2019 10:38:00 PM
Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Geoffrey.
Date: 5/26/2019 7:29:00 PM
Love the last two lines --- they pack quite a punch, yet clever too. G.L. in the contest, Line! :) gw
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Date: 5/26/2019 7:33:00 PM
Thanks for your most appreciated visit and comment, Gershon.
Date: 5/25/2019 12:11:00 AM
This is the hardest question in life to answer
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Date: 5/25/2019 12:35:00 AM
Agreed, Timothy.
Date: 5/24/2019 12:00:00 PM
Volatile indeed but my how we cling to them moments at times, love your writings, Line. Have a wonderful day. hugs
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Date: 5/24/2019 4:26:00 PM
Thanks for your lovely visit and compliment, Pixie.
Date: 5/24/2019 10:33:00 AM
Each precious minute is volatile, enjoyed this write Line, I also love the word enigmatic, this should do well in the contest!
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Date: 5/24/2019 4:26:00 PM
Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, John.
Date: 5/24/2019 10:27:00 AM
A beautiful poem with a message. Appreciate your time of good health wait patiently if you are ill.
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Date: 5/24/2019 4:27:00 PM
Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Ralph.
Date: 5/24/2019 9:11:00 AM
All we have is our time; when we discover this we live more generously.
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Date: 5/24/2019 10:00:00 AM
So true. Thanks fro your visit and comment, Caren.
Date: 5/23/2019 11:50:00 PM
You have nailed the proverbial conundrum on the head. Life is a great mystery. I gave up years ago worrying about it. Have a great day my friend.
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Date: 5/24/2019 8:44:00 AM
Thank you for your most appreciated visit and comment, David.

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