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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Bauer Avatar
October 8, 2024 at 1:18 PM
Very philosophical, Jim! Great insights into life…I enjoyed!
Slaughter Avatar
October 9, 2024 at 10:33 AM
Thank you, Ilene.
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