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Moments

There are moments that shape our lives,

some are planned, but most aren't devised.

Like when we begin to walk and talk,

without our memory these moments rise.

All the firsts that we will undergo,

some burned in memory,

some lost in memory's fading glow.

First time we fell in love.

First kiss from heaven above.

First child held in our arms.

First marriage with all its charms.

First illness that laid us low.

First accident from hence,

came we did not know.

First love lost through better fault.

First low grade in school taught.

First time mightily put down,

ego met with tears and a frown.

When we lost a close loved one.

Lost our job we depended on.

Countless ways that we can lose,

pick from many that you can choose.

That first paycheck was oh so sweet.

To win a prize is a wonderful treat.

Some win throughout their lives.

Some lose and lose, are despised.

These are the moments,

that shape our lives.

Give us character,

determine who survives.

There but for a good fortune,

go you or go I.

Do not belittle the less fortunate,

when you don't know why.

Copyright 2020 © Ronald W. Hull

3/5/20

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