Time Flies

'Tempus fugit' we cannot deny
for suppleness dwindles and mirrors can't lie.
As wrinkles start spreading and children depart
the truth of this saying hits home like a dart.

14.02.22


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Agustin Avatar
February 18, 2022 at 12:12 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.
Alex Avatar
February 17, 2022 at 7:27 PM
Short and sweet. Congratulations!
Lillico  Avatar
February 17, 2022 at 2:32 PM
Thanks for participating, Wendy. You did say it short and sweet and "hit my home" :) M.
Leffanta Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 10:47 AM
This is really well said and done, so I have Fav'd it! Aloha!
M  Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 3:11 PM
Love this Wendy…..so very true! Debx
Kyser Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 1:09 PM
Very nice! "Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana" :-)
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