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If I wasn’t so black If I wasn’t so fat If I had a task That made me last Like worrisome rash If I was a lad Who could be glad Or a girl in fad Whose looks not so bad If I made you mad Then made you laugh With food of thought snack If you could imagine that Put on your thinking hat And be the first and last

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Date: 6/14/2024 11:09:00 AM
I cry reading this. Whatever its intent, it has moved me to tears. ! Gershon
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Karen Jones
Date: 6/14/2024 11:40:00 AM
Dear Gershon I am touched but never want you to feel saqd! Hugs
Date: 6/13/2024 2:09:00 AM
So many if's. But it is what makes you tick that counts. Loved your poem.
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Karen Jones
Date: 6/13/2024 2:26:00 AM
So happy you loved it!
Date: 6/11/2024 12:10:00 PM
People should not be judged on how they look.. many will feel your angst..
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Karen Jones
Date: 6/13/2024 2:25:00 AM
Thanks for reading!

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