That's Life

He really wanted to be
The first seaman
Chosen for the new ship,
But he had to be content
To be the fifth picked.
C'est la vie.
(Sailor V)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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October 9, 2012 at 3:31 AM
Very well written - and fun Brian.Takk for you for letting me :) - oxox love Anne-Lise :)
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