Shortfalls on the Long-Haul

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In long-haul dreams, we set our sights far-off on distant shores, Assuming that each step, each choice, each twist, will open doors, Will keep us heading steadfastly ahead, right on course! Yet time reveals the dead-weight drag of our remorse. Looking back on the shortfalls, on the litter of regrets stowed As keepsakes to repay, all the time-wasters, for ransom owed.

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/21/2024 4:07:00 PM

Hello John Anderson, Well siid. Enjoy your evening. my friend. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/22/2024 11:25:00 AM

Hello John, well said. Thank you i will have fun. enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/

John Anderson
Date: 9/21/2024 5:03:00 PM

Thanks very much for your response. have fun!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/21/2024 2:16:00 PM

You’ve spoken truth. Looking back we find out where we fell short but still just like children crawl, fall, walk, so do we. Love: Yet time reveals the dead-weight drag of our remorse.

John Anderson
Date: 9/21/2024 5:03:00 PM

Thanks so much, Cheers and Best Wishes