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Change, For the Good.

To effect an alteration,

To tweak or redefine,

To vary by transformation,

Or an adjustment by design.

 

To modify on reflection,

Adapting a future path,

Embracing the unsuspecting,

Reshaping the aftermath.

 

Change is like a book chapter's end,

Realise that it's time to turn another leaf,

Move away from thoughts that others defend,

Regard their stubbornness as an acquired belief.

 

Change, however, may be required homegrown,

Examine yourself before you cast that first stone,

Is bigotry, chauvinism or prejudice your life?

Consider your attitudes before you plunge the knife.




 

 

 

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Russell Jacklin

Mon 24th Mar 2025 21:43

Thank you Tom, very kind of you

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TOM MERTON

Mon 24th Mar 2025 12:25

Brilliant! Thank you JD, and have a great afternoon!


Tom

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