one step forward and two steps back
that's just the way that it is
I pop the top on my favorite brew
just to find that it's lost its fizz
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Love the rhythm and rhyme of this one, Barry. It almost urges you on up that proverbial hill!
Thanks Marianne. In was trying for humor and profundity at the same time. Also I love the Nelson Mandela quote that I found to illustrate my poem.
I also like the rhythm of this one Barry...it should be a song! I'll try once again...right there with you! :)
Thanks Pamela. We gotta keep trying. Never give up. Nelson Mandela is and inspiration for that thought.