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My Dad Said

 

My Dad said, shaking his head,

'Ah, Cynthia, I have to admit

You never make the same mistake twice.

But' - stroking his nose with eloquent fingers -

'You do seem to have an unlimited supply

Of originals!'

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Trevor Alexander

Mon 19th Nov 2018 00:34

The best thing is when you think you've made a mistake, but it turns out golden! Love it.

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kJ Walker

Sun 18th Nov 2018 15:49

We learn from our mistakes don't we. And without being prepared to make mistakes we would never achieve anything.
I enjoyed this one

Cheers Kevin

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Graham Sherwood

Sat 17th Nov 2018 11:27

I can hear him saying this CBT. I think brief poems that make their point in only a few words are both brilliant and the most difficult to get right with such a small amount of material. this is bang on!

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Taylor Crowshaw

Sat 17th Nov 2018 06:41

Hilarious and so very similar to something my dad would have said. ?

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Fri 16th Nov 2018 21:46

Enjoyed this.

Hannah

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