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The Axe

given all of the pertinent facts I wonder why we grind the axe to prove our point of pointed dismay that things should be the other way and furthermore we pointedly assume no change of course will spell out doom to all we value and hold so dearly the end of the world we know, or nearly that axe to grind so smooth and keen can slice out dissent to intervene and change our differing conversations to gulfs of animosity and altercations so you'd better shape up and repent see my wisdom and give your consent to change it 'round to another leaning instead of finding ways of demeaning not my point, or my position, but me and interrogate me with a third degree as if my merely saying to you "ok, ok" would be sufficient to have your own way in the course of humanity's day-to-day any view is from point-of-view, my way so make sure before you grind your axe against my thoughts, my ideas, my facts that tree you want to cut down to size might just be the log within your eyes © Goode Guy 2011-07-19 notable that sarcasm rhymes with chasm, no h.

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Date: 7/27/2011 9:05:00 AM
May your inspiration be long lived and your life be filled with many wonderful years of writing and of sharing your excellent poetry. I enjoyed reading your poetry this morning Goode Guy. Love, Carol
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