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Shortening the Distance

This dreadful and unpleasant thought to reach the end of every road... never occurred as I carried my load; wasn't happiness what I sought? As a very young man with contagious smiles, I only saw fun days and romantic nights, assuming they always brought joy, never strife... but how close was I getting to the other life? They warned me to be as cautious as a lizard, to walk slowly and steadily look forward; their words I didn't heed; even mother with her sixth sense noticed I was going too fast, thus shortening the distance.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 1/12/2012 8:32:00 PM
congrats Andrew.. i liked your work.
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Date: 1/12/2012 12:50:00 PM
Congratulations on your big win with this delightful poem, Andrew. Love, Joyce
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Date: 1/12/2012 11:35:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Andrew, enjoyed reading your worh. Elizabeth
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Date: 1/12/2012 10:00:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Andrew
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Date: 1/12/2012 8:47:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian Strand's "Show Me Again" contest Andrew. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/11/2012 12:07:00 PM
Outstanding poem you share with us today Andrew. I thank you. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/11/2012 11:48:00 AM
As a child we can't wait to grow up...seeing with a childs eye. As adults we wish we were younger with out the difficulties that come with being independent. Very good write..Enjoyed your poem.
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