A smile
is a frown turned upside down.
A smile
is painted on the face of a clown.
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Through the hourglass
watching
grains of sand falling.
I see time slipping by.
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Within the conquest I pursue,
along the thoroughfare of Life.
At times, have arisen occasion,
against obstacles, I stubbed my toe.
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From parent and child
to friend to child to parent.
I've grown and reflecting back.
The circle is clear to me.
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Like so many diamonds
sparkling in the night.
A new fallen snow glistens.
In the winter moon's cold light.
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From a still sea
the sun rises.
Farmers return
with their harvest.
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The seas I transit, under sail.
Highways and byways I journey.
Calm or direct, may not always be.
Every step, every mile I am tested.
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When I was young
the shadow he cast was long.
When I was afraid.
In his shadow I could be brave.
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I walked the field of battle,
eerie silence accompanied me.
The bitter odor of confrontation,
lingered mutely in the air.
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