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Lessons For Life

Reflect on this, the teacher said We’re on this earth until we’re dead. So while we’re here don’t wait for fame Or any monetary gain With knowledge and some common sense You’ll find financial recompense For information is the key To gaining independency So sit up straight and please take heed I’ll give you everything you need To steer you through your doubts and fears Until your last remaining years And as you cross lifes troubled seas These lessons learned will aid and ease Your path and help you find your way Now that is all I have to say So face the front and look at me. We’re going to learn our A B C

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 8/21/2010 6:52:00 PM
This is a powerful pices, and it's very deep keep up the good work.
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Date: 8/21/2010 6:25:00 PM
I thought I was reading about a college or at least a high school teacher's advice to her students. I can just imagine the looks on the children's faces when they heard her use words like monetaryand recompense. Had a great laugh, John. Good one! Love, Carolyn
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