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The Happiest of Times

It is the happiest of times It is the saddest too It all depends on your chimes If they’re sunny or blue Tying oneself to all that’s external may lead to a life of reversals While banking only on internals can lead to simmering infernos A poet’s not a psychologist, and yet I believe this to be a safe bet Smile at the world, it’ll smile back at you Be patient and kind, others will too

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Date: 1/25/2025 5:47:00 PM
I love this! Very encouraging! "Can lead to simmering infernos" is a powerful image!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/25/2025 7:06:00 PM
Thank you for the enthusiasm, Kathleen, and for visiting my site. Hope you are having a great weekend. ~ Gershon
Date: 1/25/2025 1:22:00 PM
My grandma use to say kill them with kindness. Well done Gershon I like the positive reinforcement here. It is harder to do when you’re dealing with bitter grumps though lol.
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Date: 1/25/2025 4:27:00 AM
Well said. I think poets are somewhat like bartenders. We can confide everything to each other
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Date: 1/24/2025 7:16:00 PM
Wise words for us all to heed. Have a great day my friend.
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Date: 1/24/2025 6:32:00 PM
I'll have what he's having......
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Date: 1/24/2025 2:51:00 PM
A lovely uplifting motivational number right there BB…..Enjoyed the brightness of this poem….Debx
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