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Originally posted on May 28, 2019, this poem was accidentally deleted...

Life means the capacity to grow In our youth we grow physically Intellectually, spiritually This we all know But as adults must we continue to grow From my vantage point, I would say so Life means the capacity to reproduce too No news there; that's the traditional view Some today choose not to propagate Others start early; they don't want to wait Life's also characterized by activity For which most of us show a marked proclivity Living organisms undergo continual change Multifold processes, expansive range So, the meaning of life is contained in each breath As long as we're alive -- the opposite of death

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Date: 6/4/2019 9:51:00 PM
"Life means the capacity to grow" - I like this very much.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/4/2019 10:05:00 PM
--Stolen from a fine dictionary! ~ Felonious Polonius
Date: 6/2/2019 7:40:00 PM
Your poetic words of wisdom express the meaning of life with vibrant insight, dear Gershon. A beautiful and meaningful piece. Warmest wishes always my dear friend.. ~Susan
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/2/2019 7:57:00 PM
An unexpected delight to view your endorsement of this one, Susan. Much appreciated, as always. Best wishes, Gershon
Date: 6/2/2019 6:36:00 PM
Perhaps I’ve read it before bur regardless, a good one!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/2/2019 7:56:00 PM
I won't quibble with you on either count! TYSM. ~ gw

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