Try

Try not to pine for what was Try to be content with what is What was is gone What is now is now We can't live in the was, anyhow. So life is what you make it It is our choice, Try to take it And rejoice.

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/23/2022 8:49:00 AM

I never can relate to those who try to do this "We can't live in the was" and will probably be able to.

Rico Leffanta

Date: 5/9/2022 11:32:00 AM

Like on a pinball machine, people bounce from one hazard to another until they decide to aim their direction. Enjoyed, Shirley! Aloha!

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 5/20/2022 5:41:00 PM

G'Day Rico, I loved your comment; it was very apt.

Deb M

Date: 5/9/2022 1:38:00 AM

Very enlightening and wise Shirley! Love it! Debx

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 5/20/2022 5:29:00 PM

Thank you, Deb. Take care. ShirleyX