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World Turning

Unwell, infirm, sick, ill, dis-eased
My world is upside down
In a dream I float and fly
In playful abandon
But in the morning wake
To the reality 
That everything is not well
As above, so below, world turning
I gotta get my feet back on the ground

(6/25/26)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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De Beaulieu Avatar
June 25, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Hello James Moore, yes the world does turn slowly. enjoy your evening my friend. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Hello james, you are welcome. My friend, have a nice evening. /Darlene/
Moore Avatar
June 26, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Thanks Darlene.
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