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The Race of Life
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In times of plenty
do we grab at more to gain
and run in frantic pursuit
of more to attain?
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In times of abundance
do we share with those around
or is our greed awakened
while we hoard all that we’ve found?
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In times of poverty
do we give to those with less
and will our table still welcome
an unexpected guest?
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In times of plenty
or in seasons of our need
our true selves are unveiled
for others sure to see.
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Wendy/2013
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Ian and I walked along the Puntledge River earlier this month.
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We were amazed at the abundance of salmon and seagulls.
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The Pink Salmon were finished ‘the race of life.’
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It was loud with raucous gulls; it was ripe with rotting fish.
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My heart was moved by the determination of the salmon.
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My heart was repulsed by the greed of the birds.
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How could they squawk so incessantly
and squabble in the midst of such ample provision?
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My mind quickly spotted the similarities between them and me…
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Race of Life Blessings ~ Wendy
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