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Separate Sheep From Goats

"Separate sheep from goats," was the order he barked at me. Goats are mean spirited creatures. That much I could see. Sheep are similar in color but with coats of a different density, so I grabbed a handful of wool and set the gentle animals free. Human characteristics can divide people into different herds. Selfish ones with a temper, who curse others with vile words. They are goat-like ones who sow the bad seeds they will reap. Don't try counting them if you're having trouble falling asleep. Mild mannered sheep-like humans, sense danger they never cause. The black ones are presumed naughty, but it's not one of their flaws. Sheep-like people flee from trouble unlike those who like to fight. Don't mingle with goats if you want your fleece to be clean and white. 7/16/2016

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Date: 7/21/2016 2:04:00 PM
Clever one Marti!I enjoyed it.
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Date: 7/17/2016 9:05:00 PM
A fun one you did here. But also I see its serious side. In chinese horoscope I am the sweet sheep but in some articles they call it goat. DANG!! That is my bad self coming out I guess. haha.
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Date: 7/16/2016 4:21:00 PM
Wisdom here!
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Date: 7/16/2016 4:02:00 PM
Made me smile Marti as I used to have goats as pets when I was a teenager - think I will stay as a naughtyish but nice sheep - think I'll have a grey fleece lol:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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