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Waiting, Waiting

  Surrounded by myriad friends
    at his leave-taking 
  surrendering his soul, to Whom
    and waiting,
               waiting for what...

  They clasped hands, freely hugged
    nodded knowingly
  While he waited, waited, for what ... 
    alone, insufferably alone

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Date: 1/9/2024 4:08:00 PM
Hello Gershon, there are many people waiting for what I do not know. On ly they know. Enjoy your evening. my friend. /Darlene/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/10/2024 10:40:00 AM
Hello Gershon, I guess the waiting is worth it. Then we will appreciate it. Pleasantness & Pleasantness /Darlene/
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/9/2024 7:13:00 PM
When 'the time' comes, I hope neither of us has 'a long wait, Darlene. Pleasantness and Peacefulness, Gershon
Date: 1/8/2024 1:19:00 AM
This one could have double meaning! I like that.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/9/2024 7:17:00 PM
Double meaning? Really?! Now I know why I'm always crossing my eyes...

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