Bob Rowe
USA

The Window 

I recall
those front row
high school days
the jims and janes 
knew all the answers-
could solve a fraction
backwards
and sister beamed with 
admiration.

The window
was my escape
to freedom
I'd climb down every 
autumn leaf
and melt into a different
colored world.
Always knowing
that
my God
would never ask
a violet
to be
a rose.
 


Don't Be Afraid

Don't be afraid to be you
there's no one else who can
Don't be too slow to share you
the chance may not come again
Don't worry what others say to you
they're only struggling too
No one else has all the answers
even if they think they do!
Don't look behind, but for a moment
always look ahead
Never count the times you fail
but the times you try instead.
Never take what you can't give back
to other folks along the way
Be careful of the things you do
and everything you say.
Remember, my friend, when this day is done
and the good and bad is weighed-
There will never be another you
so please
don't be afraid.



c 2007 Bob Rowe

 

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