Thursday, May 1, 2008

. Things They Never Told Me Comments

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They lied to me when I was young
(Or perhaps sinned by omission)
Never was there any mention made
Of a body’s loss of commission
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Mary Havran
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Mamta Agarwal 26 June 2008

there are days when we just want to take comfort in sleep. only in hindsight, we discover the advice of our elders. i blocked their words and missed the truth- truly insightful

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David Desantis 06 May 2008

very nice, and very depressing lol........i enjoyed, your rhyme scheme though, and hey, you can be any age in your dreams!

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James B. Earley 04 May 2008

'I blocked their words and missed the truth'.......a sad fact of the human condition! Excellent.

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Coach Roth 02 May 2008

Oops...I do believe you said it...they may have told us and we weren't listening...my body and mind don't always connect...too few synapses holding hands...my 76 year old dad meantime can out run me in a race...maybe we shouldn't listen...lovely, funny, and true....good to have you back...Coach

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Thad Wilk 01 May 2008

Nice poem Mary! Seems as we get older we all find out about all these things, that weren't mentioned, when we were young. Great read! ! *10*! ! ! Best wishes, Friend Thad

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Aaminah Ottley 01 May 2008

This is great. I have days when I feel exactly like this!

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