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Anything

Anything,

I ask you all, everyone,

Who knows anything?

Oh, we think we know,

Some of us know lots,

Some think they know it all,

But we know who they are,

Price of everything, value of nothing,

That’s who they are,

Know-alls and blow-holes,

While most of us, hmm,

Well, we do the best we can,

We learn from our mistakes,

Howlers and horrendous errors, some,

But, tis the only way, for us,

To get through life; enjoy life,

For truly, what else is there?

Not a lot, sorry, one ride only,

Freedom and fresh air, only for some,

So appreciate what you have,

Before spiralling down to death,

While hoping, just hoping,

To leave a smidgeon of legacy,

An echoing simple truth of ourselves,

Something from which others may take,

Something to make a difference,

Anything.

 

© Paul Chafer 2014

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paul-chafer
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Jan 25, 2014
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Dedicated to Emily Jones and inspired by her poem, Questioning: Thank you Emily.

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