Me and You – Iris Ruth Pastor

I think we all have mixed feelings about the profound effect technology, apps, the Internet, Facebook, etc., have on our lives.

Sometimes, though, magic happens and it did on August 16, 2024 when I came across this beautiful poem written by a former classmate of mine.

Thank you Judi Kipner-Wolf for allowing me to share your lovely words with my readers.

RAMBLINGS OF ME AND YOU
She was young and strong and beautiful
She was idealistic too
She didn’t need a lot of makeup
She was me and she was you

She wore her heart upon her sleeve
Determined in all she would do
She still had years to accomplish her goals
She was me and she was you

She quietly wished for freedoms
Or she loudly made them come true
She tip toed behind or led the crowd
She was me and she was you

She didn’t realize at the time
That youth was on her side
She took it for granted and watched it go by
She took it all in stride

She watched and time was fleeting
The busy years ensue
She forgot to stop and take it all in
She was me and she was you

She made her way through this crazy world
She laughed, she cried and she knew
That she was the one that carried the load
She was me and she was you

Now when she looks in the mirror
The years show on her face
An older version of herself
Somehow has taken place

But close your eyes and look inside
She’s still a part of you
She’s in there….young and beautiful
She is me and she is you

Keep Preserving Your Bloom,

Friends Don’t Let Friends Miss Out

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we tackle the complexities and chaos of female friendships in leading to ACTIONABLE SUGGESTIONS.