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If You Prick Us Do We Not Bleed

Shakespeare was a famous man Known in every single land For writing the greatest stories Leading him to lots of glories So I will try the best to do An interpretation just for me Of a quote that says so much As I add a unique touch IF YOU PRICK US DO WE NOT BLEED It is so easy to read In between those words and find This world needs to be more kind And not hurt or injure others We are all sisters and brothers So don't make us bloody red Stop this hate, lets make it dead IF YOU TICKLE US DO WE NOT LAUGH The best medicine is in this craft Smiles are a way to show Love and friendship as we grow So use it every time you see Someone who's in misery A laugh will go a long long way To brighten up a dreary day IF YOU POISON US DO WE NOT DIE Maybe everyone should try to kill poisonous acts before It's used to even up a score Lets kill off all these bad notions Of using poisonous potions And try caring for a while Instead of callous and so vile IF YOU WRONG US DO WE NOT REVENGE We need to take a stand and send A message revenge is not A good action and to start Righting wrongs by saying I Will find another way to try Fixing problems without any Pain or sorrow, there is plenty Of approaches to be taken Like talking it out and hand shakin' Lets be smart and know there is Something more if we can give A little thought to all we do This world has a chance to pull Through all the bad and horrid things That people in this world can bring

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Date: 1/17/2023 12:32:00 PM
Robin, congratulations on your 2nd place win in Anoucheka's contest.
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Robin Davis
Date: 1/18/2023 4:18:00 PM
Thank you for the congratulations
Date: 5/22/2014 1:55:00 AM
you made shylock spin, robin.. wonderfully composed.. sweet congrats and huggs
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Date: 5/21/2014 2:02:00 PM
Robin in philosopher's shoes! Very well tackled write brimming with words of wisdom! Congrats on your win. // paul
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Date: 5/21/2014 9:52:00 AM
Robin,, CONGRATS, on your awesome win......~SKAT~
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Date: 5/16/2014 7:29:00 AM
Congratulations on your win with this wonderful poem! Lori
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Date: 5/15/2014 9:46:00 PM
MANY CONGRAT'S ON YOUR WILL DESERVIED WIN, ROBIN. LAINIE
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Date: 5/15/2014 8:36:00 PM
So glad this is on the list, my sweet friend. BIG congratulations for your win.
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Date: 5/15/2014 6:34:00 PM
Good quote to use and an excellent treatment. In the original, the meaning is that all people are human and should be treated equally. Congratulations!
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Date: 5/7/2014 4:24:00 PM
Nice philosophical points done poetically. The title reminds me of a hit song by Alice Cooper titled "Only Women Bleed".
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Date: 5/7/2014 11:08:00 AM
Robin, you are such a kind soul. It's no wonder that I adore this write. You have penned such a beautiful poem~ Thank you for this my friend and a HUGE Thank you for sharing this with us here. Peace, Deborah
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Date: 5/6/2014 3:31:00 PM
A wonderful way to live a life. Light & Love
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Date: 5/5/2014 10:13:00 AM
awesome write, my friend - I almost chose this quote too, but decided on another
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Date: 5/3/2014 12:02:00 AM
wow, you really got fired up by Shakespeare. Good to see you stretching yourself and I love how you divided up into stanzas. I don't think I ever saw you do that before. Creative work, my friend. thanks for your support at my blog
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