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A Cup of Joe

A cup of Joe Some cheerios A nose to blow Off to war we go They lay in bed They act half-dead In mortal dread Of schools' brick-red They wish they were us We wish we were them Every generation condemned ~ Plant severed from the stem

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Date: 4/23/2019 11:48:00 AM
I agree with Caren...this is brilliant! Your last stanza illuminates human nature! : )
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/23/2019 1:47:00 PM
Deeply appreciated, Connie. Thank you so much. :) gw
Date: 4/23/2019 4:24:00 AM
This one is simply brilliant, my friend! Bravo!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/23/2019 1:47:00 PM
Who am I to argue?! Thank you for lighting up my day. Best wishes, Gershon
Date: 4/22/2019 10:01:00 PM
Fun poem, Gershon. Delightful.
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