Reflections & Humor

Poem: Wall with a Tiny Door

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Look at this wall, so strong I’ve built

Made to withstand every storm.

Smart was I, for I put in a door

A tiny door just for me.

Open or close, upon my command

This door only I can see.

This Dam of mine understands the rules:

  • Open when threat of flood

  • Open when fresh air needed

  • Open when safety assured

  • Otherwise, remain closed.

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Reflections & Humor

Afraid

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AFRAID

I am not afraid of illness.
I am afraid of losing the ability to move around this world that I’ve yet to explore.

I am not afraid of failure.
I am afraid of being too scared to try.

I am not afraid of pain.
I am afraid of being too numb to feel.

I am not afraid of the future.
I am afraid of missing my chance to make it better.

I am not afraid of being forgotten when I die.
I am afraid of forgetting who I am.

I am not afraid of death.
I am afraid of running out of time.
Of missing one more day to show how much I love you.

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