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A Good Sense Of Humour Blunts The Sharp Blades Of Reality

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=> “Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand.” — Mark Twain
=> “If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they’ll kill you.” — Oscar Wilde

laugh

a sharp two-edge blade
cuts too quick for pound of flesh-
sly parry of wit
leaves assailant floundering
for razor sharp comeback slice

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Bill Baker

Date: 7/28/2025 8:33:00 PM

Nice fun Tanka, John. I needed a little humor and word play in my day. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Brenda J. Joyce

Date: 7/28/2025 11:10:00 AM

Wow! Thanks for sharing!

John Anderson
Date: 7/28/2025 11:22:00 AM

Cheers and Best Wishes