The Wilderness Years

Anybody who is or was anybody,
Has had them,
I don't know anyone who has avoided them yet

If you have not experienced them yet 
They are not a dream,
Just ask Mr Peabody.

Churchill was sick of the sight of them,
They are a delight to nobody,
Not even a vet.

The good news is most of us come out of them,
If our number we don't forget,
That is the opinion of this body.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Trifiatis Avatar
April 8, 2019 at 4:54 AM
The roots of success my friend, David are to be found planted in failure's soil! Very sensible writing!
Smith Avatar
April 8, 2019 at 5:12 AM
Thank you. I appreciate your taking time to read and comment. David
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