I decided to reach total enlightenment in the past instead of the future

davidsmith208
Aug 16, 2018
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Poem:

I decided to reach total enlightenment in the past instead of the future. Since I don’t want to think about doing it some time in the future, Then I want to time travel into the past, And reach total enlightenment. I care about what is most enjoyable, And victory lap is far more pleasant than the race itself. Therefore I prefer to reach it in the past. DS Poem August 16, 2018 Written earlier Published later Newport, RI

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