When You Know It All

Friends let's talk! You see at one time in my life
                               I thought I knew all that love and life would bring.
                               At one time the path of life was clear  and new 
                               One time I knew everything Oh at that time I was ten
                And from ten to twenty years My laughter was loud
                                Even when I was told to shut my mouth     
                I could not know how. Now the time has passed seemly so fast and
               the memories I have had yes great expectations created words 
                                                    to express
 my laughter my love and my joy have remained in my songs in the 
                    struggle or in the efforts of life. You could hear my voice my tones!   All day long! Many battles were fought no doubt. Many lessons were taught  
                              I learned the hard way when to shut my mouth
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Rees Avatar
April 15, 2023 at 10:32 AM
Nice one. Love the build-up to the last line !
Faure Avatar
April 18, 2023 at 12:23 PM
Thank You very much.
Lwele Avatar
January 29, 2023 at 7:29 AM
Wonderful
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April 18, 2023 at 12:24 PM
Thank you!
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