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The Branches

It’s brilliantly sunny but blustery cold. The branches are heartily swaying; And though I grow older, I’m younger than old (Though I still try to cover the graying). There’s plenty to time left to savor the days No matter the sky or the weather, Though I cannot be sure if a crystal ball gaze Might reveal myself snapped from my tether. The future’s a question mark, there’s no debate So I guess I should live in the now And delight in the dance that the branches create For as long as my time will allow.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 3/24/2017 8:19:00 PM
One day at a time, Ilene. That is all that is promised to us.
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Date: 3/22/2017 5:33:00 PM
Enjoy each day Ilene...lovely as always
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Date: 3/22/2017 3:48:00 PM
Can relate to the greying hair lol but you do send out a powerful message Ilene - live for today:-) My hubby's cancer was a huge wake up call to us Ilene and we cherish every day we have... after seeing the terrorist attack in London and the tragic deaths it makes you realise you have to grab every opportunity:-) hugs Jan xx
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