Promises of the mind set aside in
the days of youth; visions stored
in a hopeful place to become dim
memories and fade away.
A glimpse into the window of twilight
One finds the tombstones of yesterdays
promises; rubble covered with reminiscent
vine.
Embers burn within the soul, no peace;
there are fewer tomorrows, weep for the
uncertainty of the future and of dreams
left behind.
If you could turn back time would you
relive your life. Would you accept the future
whatever it may be, would you disregard truth
and trust what your eyes see? Yesterdays
promises are hidden dreams, find new
excitement in your life rid yourself of turmoil and strife.
Wake up your conscious your journey is not yet
over, there are new mountains to climb, forget
the rubble of yesterday, and wisely use your time.
©2020.elizabethannjohnsonmurphree
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The Last Chapter 
I like this very much, particularly the last three lines.
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Inspiring words… wisely use your time….
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I love this
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Hi Elizabeth Ann, Thanks for following my blog, Always Write. You echo my thoughts about aging. We have to keep pressing on, trying new things. We might have to get up more often, or excuse ourselves when we can’t hear or remember the word that is on the tip of our tongue, but we keep going and learning new things, meeting new people, making new friends, and seeing new places. This is a lovely reminder to keep going. 🙂 Marsha
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Thank you. E.
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This was a wise use of time
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Called by to leave my thanks for your recent decision to follow Learning from Dogs. Thank you!
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I do not know if I will seek out another companion Mason who passed three days ago is a hard act to follow, I am still in shock, it was unexpected. Thank you Paul I will enjoy your site. E.
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And if I can help keep Mason’s memories alive, I would be delighted to so do. What, specifically, is in my mind is for you write a guest post celebrating Mason’s life. Include, if you can, some photographs and a little bit about your own background. Then email it to paul handover(at)gmail(dot)com
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Thank you Paul I will do that as soon as I get my own thoughts together. E.
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