The Story Stays the Same

"Better off", not "better than"
I was always told
"Do your best", "do what you can"
the story has gotten old
Whatever happened to my dreams....
the ones not so long ago
reality broke them, so it seems
can't the story change instead of flow?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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August 8, 2009 at 7:48 AM
I am so happy to have the time to read your excellent poetry this beautiful Saturday morning Margaret. Keep your pen flowing. Love, Carol
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