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A 3-6-9 poem about the three stages of man's life.
The Phases of Man by fm wright
3-6-9 Poem contest entry
Artwork by cakemp55 at FanArtReview.com

Hands and knees 
take a child to places 
which are in later years forgotten.

On two feet 
one travels to places 
that as babe were only imagined.

With a cane 
one's feet may be steadied 
while visiting places often trod.

Author Notes
This of course was taken from the riddle of the sphinx.

     

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