Don’t Ask
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Do not ask me what I have seen
For I have seen it all
I have seen the best that man can be
And witnessed the worst of humanity
I have seen the most beautiful of skies
Reflected in the tears of a child’s eyes
I have seen love in all its splendor
The moments when life is tender
I have seen death in unclosed eyes
And hate in every disguise
Never have I been blind
To all that life shows
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Do not ask me what I have heard
For I have heard it all
I have heard the promises we say
And the words that people pray
I have heard gossip by the ton
Judgements cast on everyone
I have heard words that lift the soul
And hatred with virulent toll
I have heard sage advice given youth
And news offered without truth
Never have I been deaf
To all that life proclaims
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Do not ask me to render knowledge
From all I have seen and heard
The only thing that I have learned
Is being surprised at life’s every turn
And I am still learning as I go
Seeing all the things I do not know
Changing the beliefs held dear
As things become more clear
And through this entire rendition
Never given life’s great definition
Do not ask me what I know
I still have a way to go
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commonsensiblyspeaking 
even after experiencing so much, we all have so much to learn
Well said, Beth! Thank you! I am still learning every day.
There is still so much to learn from life, and I am glad you recognize this. I will not ask for specifics, but I still want to hear all your stories!
Life is full of surprises. You’ve said it well my friend!
Thank you, my good friend!
Always a pleasure my friend!
I have but the smallest of inklings of things you have seen, heard and experience, and even that minute amount of knowledge brings me sadness to know of what you’ve endured.
Just glad I am still here to tell the tales. Love you, sis!
Outstanding
Thank you!