The Ennui of Life

Life is a sluggish hag,
That along loves to drag;
The best one might do
Is to let it snake around
As it's by its wonts bound.

And if it struggles to roll to its end,
Don't let it start a fight with you;
Simply let it do as it's bent,
For it depends not much upon you,
But it's by wildest whirlings sent.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Levasseur Avatar
December 30, 2020 at 8:41 AM
Nicely done!
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December 30, 2020 at 8:41 AM
Nicely done!
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December 30, 2020 at 8:41 AM
Nicely done!
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December 30, 2020 at 8:40 AM
Very well written.
Mumo Avatar
July 8, 2021 at 7:40 AM
Thanks for your motivating remarks, Rob!
Levasseur Avatar
December 30, 2020 at 8:40 AM
spot on.
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