Blogs, Poetry, and other musings of Never fear Never Quit

Slipping Away   Yesterday was September 17th, 2021. I turned 81 years old on that date. I sat eating my cake and was disappointed there were so many people missing. So, I tried to think about all those years past and what did I accomplish. Couldn't come up with an answer so maybe the better way to explain is by simply saying there was a time when I thought I'd always have tomorrow, but that wasn't true because...   Precious Time Keeps Slipping Away There was a time I felt no fear and a time when I learned to shed a tear. There was a time when I thought I'd never fail and there was a time I should have made that call. There was a time I made so many mistakes and a time when I was taught what it takes. There was a time I didn't even hear and a time when the answers were so near. There was a time I caused others so much pain and a time I realized I was the one to blame. There was a time I just sat down and thought and a time I knew what that pain brought. Do I have enough time to make up what I lost, and time for me to understand what it cost? Do I have enough time to start all over again? Can I see the difference between now and then? So time comes and time goes, that's quite clear. Can I now create memories to forever hold dear? Do I have time to open my eyes and look all about, gather up my courage and take one more Last Flight Out
Lotus The lotus closes at night and sinks underwater. In the morning it re-emerges and blooms again.
Melampodium Large, bright green leaves have many perky, little yellow, daisylike flowers peering forth all summer long. It is a member of the daisy family.
Purple Coneflower Native American Indians are said to have used this plant for more medicinal purposes than any other plant group.
The Value of White Flowers White flowers match any other colors of flowers and therefore help blend flowerbeds, making them more pleasing to the eye.