Phases

 

By Mary E. Adair

Life evolves in many phases
Which can involve many places
Some are quiet, a pure delight
With peacefulness both day and night

Yet others become exciting places
Like fast horse or faster car races
All are needed to round out one's being
As memories record whatever you're seeing

Whether serene or ferociously wild
You remember it all since being a child
Sometimes you recall what makes you weep
Yet some are just boring you into sleep

Each phase has a purpose, clear or not,
It just shows you how far you've got
Gaining in knowledge, if not in wealth,
The important lesson: Protect your health.

One can spend little time or endless days
Living through just one intriguing phase
Keep up the viewing--each phase has worth
As long as you're dwelling on this earth.

© Jan 30, 2025 Mary E. Adair

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