World On the Back

It would be easier 
           endure the world
             on the back,
           if each one volunteered
             with his own shoulder 
             resiliently,
             stoically...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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July 23, 2019 at 11:03 PM
Dear Alkas. I read and what I read I see, a turtle that can't get back on its feet. Throughout my youth and lifetime I've placed many turtles back on their front. I hope I was doing the correct thing...
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