Never Applaud a Fraud
Give no accolades to the man so sly
To avoid some blame by telling a lie.
But he earns respect if he takes reproof
And the risk of shame by telling the truth.
(Let me remind us all to be more truthful, then we won't have to remember what we
say.) James
Copyright © James Tate | Year Posted 2011
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