old man walking
heading to his last demise
knows not what’s ahead
old man walking
hoping for a better draw
winnings from his game
heading to his last demise
his pockets bare, he lost again
heart filled with despair
knows not what’s ahead
stepping off the curb to cross
crashing to his fate
life is filled
with obstacles to grip
do at what you may
life if filled
compassion is the game
despite miseries
with obstacles to grip
chance to live and learn
turn your life around
do at what you may
if you can get it right this time
paradise awaits
©Tournesol’17/11/26
Tournesol dans un Jardin 
It is as you say Cheryl Lynn.. we need to get it right. I feel sadness for the man in despair having lost again. We always believe our luck will turn. Sometimes that chance does not come. Sorry for your loss again.
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Thank you, Rajani. I do believe he is in a place where winning is not a need.
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this is indeed sad, meaningful story, we should always be available to help and remove any further obstacles…
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Yes, it is sad. Thank you for your comments. I have written twice this weekend regarding his sudden death. Somehow writing helps.
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So very sad. Still in my thoughts.
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Thank you, Janice.
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