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The Irony Of Life

Being born We survive infancy Miracle Being young We survive childhood Fortitude Growing old We cannot survive adulthood Irony And then we die When we no longer believe That what lies ahead Is better Than what is past

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Date: 10/8/2024 1:18:00 PM
Very philosophical, Jim! Great insights into life…I enjoyed!
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 10/9/2024 10:33:00 AM
Thank you, Ilene.

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