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Jan 2013
I heard a tree fall in the forest.
I watched it drop down to It's humble grave.
I saw a star streak across the heavens,
and prayed to God for my soul to save.

Where are we going, what are we doing?
What is the purpose of this crazy game?
Who are the winners, or are there any losers,
or when we get there will we be the same?

I've made mistakes, tried to correct them,
then later on I'd laugh and wonder why.
When I was younger I longed for living,
but now I wonder when I'm going to die.

And in the mourning when it's all over,
when I find out if this was just a dream.
Will I discover I spent a lifetime,
wasted learning someone else's scheme?

Do you think I'm a Madman, do you say I'm a fool,
asking questions, dreaming dreams?
Everybody is wondering,  everybody is scared
of what tomorrow will bring.
Nashville, TN  1986
LD Goodwin
Written by
LD Goodwin  Harrogate, TN
(Harrogate, TN)   
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   bex, Jodi and FredErick le Roux
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