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Giving Yourself Some Stick

 

I threw a stick & it came back

A boomerang! It knocked my hat

I picked the stick up off the floor

And threw the bloody thing some more

But every time it came right back 

I said, “C'mon, cut me some slack!”

It hit my chest, it hit my face 

But, still, I threw it in disgrace 

Then, found inscribed upon the thing

The words that made my sane bell ring:

 

Don't beat yourself with the same stick

It renders you blind, & a bit thick!

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Stephen Atkinson

Wed 2nd Apr 2025 22:39

Ha! I'm glad you think it worthy, Graham! Thanks
And for the much appreciated 🌷Holden, J.C. Stephen, Tom, & Nigel. 😊

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Graham Sherwood

Tue 1st Apr 2025 21:24

Echoes perhaps?

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