It's always later than you think!



Moments are passing
Lost now they are fully used
Refer not reside

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Written on January 24, 2025

Submitted by SteveMcNulty on January 24, 2025

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Steve McNulty

 · 1951 · England

Been around for three score years and ten plus three. In the preferment stage of this life. Always curious and questioning. All answers are within us. more…

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