The Rope Never Fully Loosened Up

Conversation with older folks always Makes us think about How complex we are When asked 80 to 90 percent of older people How are they doing? Most replies are the same “Child I am just waiting. Waiting! For what To meet my maker” From the time we were born Plans were made for us About our life What are you going to be? When we grow up And soon has one become an adult Our thoughts about dying Frighten us You are born then you die Life might be simple for some However, it a race to get over unfairness of life I met my third grade teacher last year The first thing she said to me “Did you follow your dreams? A moment in an instant world I felt like she were in control ^ She is much older now However, nothing has change We born, then we die No matter how hard we try The ropes never seem to loosen
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Kendrick Avatar
March 14, 2013 at 2:15 PM
Enjoyed reading this one today..Sometimes living inbetween the birth and death is the hardest part..But isn't life grand..Thanks for stopping by..Your comments are always so uplfiting..Sara
Lander Avatar
June 2, 2014 at 1:36 PM
Thank you SaraK
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