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The Long-Range Forecast

The long-range forecast's looking good; I've something special planned. My phone's a crystal ball and so The weather's right at hand. I wish there were an app like that To let me know in life If certain days would bring me joy And others only strife. Or would I really want to know? And also, though we long For info on the future, there's A likelihood it's wrong!

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Robert Johnson

Date: 7/30/2017 10:08:00 AM

The weather man is never wrong the day after the storm. Waiting to see what's up ahead has always been the norm. But if you think you've esp. Well don't tell me, just let it be. :)

Matthew Anish

Date: 7/28/2017 5:53:00 PM

The future is out of our hands. I actually once went to a fortune teller in the Village and she told me to marry the woman I was dating at the time. I didn't so this Shabbat I sat here and streamed in services from Central Synagogue on the Internet by myself. Have you ever done that? I hope you are right about the long range forecast! B'Shalom Matthew Anish

Russell Sivey

Date: 7/28/2017 2:03:00 PM

That crystal ball app would be just like the weather forecast, you never know for sure if it's going to rain or shine! You make your own future! What a fabulous write Ilene! I really enjoyed reading it this awesome day! You do have a way with words that make your poetry seem to come easy! It's so beautiful and wondrous! Great Work!!

Jan Allison

Date: 7/28/2017 11:29:00 AM

You have SUCH a wonderful way with words and portray everyday events and make them so special Ilene:-) I am so glad I we see into the future and I guess that app would throw a few curved balls so I just accept what life throws at me especially as my phone can't do anything except text lol:-) hugs jan xx