Be clear about what you want

As you walk
your path in life,
there are many things
that you want.

Some of these
are small,
and some
are substantial.

Recently,
a friend
encountered an experience
that may give an insight
into what can happen.

There was a week-long
public holiday period
and the young lady
wanted to save money.

Instead of doing several things
during the time off,
she was confined to bed
with a cold.

(continues in the book)

© Gary Dodd 2003

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