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Just wondering

Why is truth harder to believe than fiction? Why do people make up things just to get attention? Why is it so hard to just say "NO"? Why does a falsehood o'er time seem to grow? Why is it more fun to be naughty than nice? Why do some seem to like walking on thin ice? Why do some lie to make a story more interesting? Why do some like to watch a sore festering? Why tell a lie when the truth is much simpler, When if you tell the truth you've less to remember? Why work so hard to get out of work? Why not get it done 'stead of sit there and shirk? Why spend $5.00 worth of gas to save $1.00 on a sale item? Why is it easier to believe in a false god who hates you than a loving Father Who gave Himself up for you?

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Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 1/3/2021 8:56:00 PM

Your fine poem is so interesting, Judy, and poses questions that I've wondered about myself. Wonderfully written! :=)

Judy Ball
Date: 1/4/2021 12:18:00 PM

Thanks so much Evelyn. God Bless, JB

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/3/2021 7:28:00 PM

Wonderful questions to ponder, Judy. I like the couplet about naughty and nice and walking on thin ice the best. I guess it's 'logical' to shorten our already short (and often brutish) lives, eh?! Go figure... What wisdom we have now that we're almost at the end. lol. ~ James Dean, from Heaven or The Other Place

Judy Ball
Date: 1/4/2021 12:25:00 PM

Thanks bunches Gershon. Sometimes I think about the old saying " I want to go to Heaven but not today." The way I put it is "Yes I want to go to Heaven but God doesn't want me to go jump off a cliff. He will choose the time and place." God Bless my friend. JB

Rico Leffanta

Date: 1/3/2021 11:00:00 AM

You have pondered some classic "Why"s! Well done! Stay the course! Aloha! Rico

Judy Ball
Date: 1/3/2021 4:14:00 PM

Thanks bunches Rico. God Bless, JB

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/3/2021 1:13:00 AM

There really is no answer to your questions except that you will feel much better if you ignore all and live a righteous day. ~~

Judy Ball
Date: 1/3/2021 4:17:00 PM

thanks bunches Victor. God Bless, JB

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 1/2/2021 9:43:00 PM

Hello Judy … pleased to see you back and feeling better. I trust you had a quiet festive season. The questions in your couplet are relative indeed and thought provoking - thank you Judy - Lindsay

Judy Ball
Date: 1/2/2021 11:07:00 PM

Thanks so much Lindsay. God Bless, JB

Judy Ball

Date: 1/2/2021 3:26:00 PM

Just saying Hi and letting you all know I'm finally back. Had been really sick for awhile and didn't know why I was having dizzy spells and being nauseous. Then hospital for two weeks. Been home about a week and a half and getting stronger. Seeing my doctor Jan 6 and he will let me know when I can return to work. Should be soon. God Bless, JB