Poems and Thoughts    by Frank Maurer

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Alive! Have you ever just stopped, looked around, took a breath, And felt a rush of joy to know you are indeed alive? As humans, we are seemingly the only animal Which can contemplate our own death; We are able to remember the past and ponder the future. Further, we are able to joy from the scent in the air, Which emits a sweet earth-smell, drawn into our nostrils; We have a rush, while viewing a field of golden poppies; Our heart pounds, when viewing a herd of stampeding bison. Recall such experiences and realize how very special it is to be alive! Frank Maurer 2 October 2023 0745 Hours.