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Without

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I can hope that bullets won’t fly
I can pray for a better tomorrow
I can laugh at myself when I’m foolish
I can struggle against my imperfections
But I won’t without you in my world.

I might dream of bathing in sunshine
I might struggle against an undertow
I might say yes to the panhandling homeless
Give food to the needy;  time to the ill
But I won’t without you in my world.

Mercy decided that we’d be together
Grace unfolded a plan for our lives
Now jackals of anger surround us.

Mercy decided that we’d be together
Grace unfolded a plan for our lives
Now the wolves of worry surround us

Copyright © John Ozemko | Year Posted 2023

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Chinedum Ekwobi Date: 4/14/2023 8:30:00 AM A beautiful suspenseful poem. "What happened later?" is the begging question. Now I know fantasizing for all its sweetness rank below memories of one's true love. Login to Reply John Ozemko Date: 4/14/2023 10:18:00 AM Thanks for reading. Yours is an enlighting observation, I'll have to give it a think.

Franci Hoffman Date: 4/5/2023 7:31:00 AM You're most welcome. Hoffman is my married name. Most of my hubby's family lived in California. Login to Reply

Franci Hoffman Date: 4/4/2023 2:57:00 PM wonderfully written and so apt for the world today. Having a soul mate, a significant other or even a pet to share one's life with is of great benefit. Peace be with you, my friend. Login to Reply John Ozemko Date: 4/5/2023 3:57:00 AM thanks so much for your kind words. I have a cousin named Hoffman in Connecticut.