Shirley Hawkins Poet Rhyme

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 May 23, 2022 at 8:49 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 May 9, 2022 at 11:32 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 May 20, 2022 at 5:41 PM G'Day Rico, I loved your comment; it was very apt.

Deb M May 9, 2022 at 1:38 AM Very enlightening and wise Shirley! Love it! Debx Shirley Hawkins May 20, 2022 at 5:29 PM Thank you, Deb. Take care. ShirleyX