Without a Warning

Without a warning, you can find
Your life completely changed
And all your daily habits
More than likely rearranged.

An unexpected illness,
Loss of job, divorce or stroke
May surprise and then accost you
While your plans go up in smoke.

Though we know that nothing’s certain,
Still, what bothers me the most
Is one minute you are coasting
And the next one you are toast.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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December 7, 2018 at 8:18 AM
Another brilliant piece of poetry. (How many time have I said that now?) :) Loved this Ilene and it is so true.
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December 7, 2018 at 5:19 AM
Oh so true Ilene... we have to live each day to the full as we never know what is in store for us, the ending sure made me smile as I wish to be cremated... at least I'll be going somewhere hot and ill be more roasted than toasted lol :-) hugs Jan xx
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December 6, 2018 at 7:47 PM
So true!
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December 6, 2018 at 7:32 PM
A concise and clearly conveyed description of what happens to many of us as we live our lives unaware of the ever greater possibilities for disruptions caused by disastrous occurrences....and your talent, as usual, shines through and makes even this warning of peril readable and of immediate interest.
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