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Gift of Time

take everything 

it’s not mine 

never liked half of it 

chains around my neck 

 

I’ll spend the rest 

how I see fit 

sometimes it’s just 

staring at the sky  

 

enjoying this 

gift of time 

 

why are you in such a hurry 

the horrors will continue 

after a brief message 

from our sponsors 

 

come here and let’s 

light up this moment 

here in our mind 

it’s not promised

 

I don’t know 

how much is left 

I don’t think 

I can get more 

 

so let’s just 

share one last hit

this gift 

of time 

🌷(5)

◄ It rhymes

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Landi Cruz

Sun 16th Mar 2025 18:52

"why are you in such a hurry..."

what a great verse.

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