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A Penny For a Poem

A penny for a poem a nickel for your thoughts Two bits for any wisdom that life has you taught It's not what we know but the deeds we have done Knowledge earns a fee ~ when it helps someone

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023




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Date: 2/6/2023 11:36:00 AM
I agree that the "deeds we have done" will be what we leave behind as our legacy.
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Date: 2/5/2023 6:28:00 PM
Thought and deed must go hand in hand...ab
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Date: 2/4/2023 7:39:00 PM
Helping someone is priceless and you so witty have us realized the truth and thoughtfulness in your words my friend...
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/4/2023 7:56:00 PM
You are way too kind to me, Michael. Thank you.
Date: 2/3/2023 5:02:00 AM
the tough thing about it is to do it and not get found out
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/4/2023 7:54:00 PM
Ah, the highest level of charity there is!
Date: 2/2/2023 8:10:00 PM
A penny is easily spent, Good deeds benefit both the giver and receiver and are priceless. Lovely rhyme.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/3/2023 1:42:00 PM
There you go, Shirley 100% right. Thanks, Gershon

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