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Abe
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since 2003-05-28
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Looks like Vero Beach, FL until the end!

0 posted 2003-08-07 01:00 PM



PLAYING THE GAME

I guess I've lived a lifetime
Or at the least, a lot of years
I've had a lotta laughs
And I’ve had my share of tears.

I've seen a lot of things
Both, the good and the bad
And, I've done a whole lot more
Than a lot of people, ever had.

I've lived many years of life
Or, at least something like it
Sometimes, it was the real thing
And, sometimes, I had to fake it,

I've had a whole bunch of loving
And I have loved a little, too
There were times, I just said it
And, a few times, it was true.

I've had a bunch of friendships
But not too many, I called friend
Some there, for a fleeting moment
But few to last until, the end.

I've lived a lotta years of life
But, that's not what I call living
Sometimes, I did the taking
And a few times, did the giving.

Sometimes I did the right thing
And sometimes, I did it wrong
Sometimes, more than I should've
Enough at times, just to get along.

There were times of, changes
And some times stayed the same
Once in awhile I won it
When, I didn't even, play the game.

I've lived many years of life
But, that game is all but done
And just before the final inning
There's nothing to play, but this one.

Del "Abe" Jones

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Margherita
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since 2003-02-08
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Eternity
1 posted 2003-08-07 05:51 PM


Looking back at your life, you have become aware of its gifts and of its lessons.
Great poem.
I think you have the instruments to play this game for real!
Love, Margherita

garysgirl
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2 posted 2003-08-08 06:14 AM


Abe, this is a very good poem.
I enjoyed reading it.
Hugs  
Ethel

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