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Now is always now. that now is now gone; here comes a new now (and so it goes.) My Italian Aunt once told me: '"Allen, whatever you do, don't grow old." She was in her eighties then; bad back, eyes gone dim, kidneys in serious lack. Like a withered tree she shriveled up and blew away. I took her words to wisdom always knowing that it can't be done.

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Date: 4/3/2019 6:31:00 PM
oh my, Time poems always get to me when they are as well done as THIS gem. FAVE
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Allen Beilschmidt Sr.
Date: 4/3/2019 6:34:00 PM
Thank you Andrea
Date: 4/3/2019 5:57:00 PM
Great advice for sure! It sounds like she was suffering and wanted to spare you.
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Allen Beilschmidt Sr.
Date: 4/3/2019 6:00:00 PM
I think you nailed it Caren
Date: 4/3/2019 5:33:00 PM
Hi allen, love the sentiment, and the point of view..,i feel it is important what we do with our time,,and yes we must except the winters of our lives, sad though for those that don't get that far...
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Allen Beilschmidt Sr.
Date: 4/3/2019 5:41:00 PM
Thank you harry

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