Poems and Thoughts    by Frank Maurer

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Lifespan There are those who say we must stay longer. Ah, the secret desired to maintain for each of us a longer sojourn on our planet. Are there implications for such desires? There are, of course, vital elements held in each living body Which in a 'normal' system are regularly recycled to the next generation. If we increase the length of life for us And for our dogs and cats and horses, Will we be depriving the following generations Of certain life vitals which yield good health and well being? Consider this as well as the would be increasing number, Hoarding space and elements for our own pleasure. Perhaps we should be considering more deeply the life we have now And not desperately vying for yet more time. Frank Maurer 4 December 1445 2010 Hours