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Robert William Gruhn
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since 2001-11-06
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0 posted 2001-11-19 08:33 PM


With age comes wisdom
True
Yet not always
For some

Still wallowing
In adolesence
Maturity never captured
Adult gray haired children

Play time every day
Temper tantrum
Don't get their way
Growing up so numb

Reality hard to face
Childhood easier
For some to hold
Onto

Responsibility
Accountability
Words to be feared
Sarcasm their greatest virtue

Blaming others
A crutch
Their holy grail
Defensive to a fault

Government for their parents
Dependant
Lifelong support
Boot straps still untouched



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Denise
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1 posted 2001-11-19 10:24 PM


A sad but true commentary on the mindset of too many people. Very well expressed, Robert!
Larry C
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2 posted 2001-11-19 11:56 PM


Sir Robert,
Some people refuse to grow up and others aren't able. Me, I hold on to the hope it's never to late for a good childhood.

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