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A Simple Solution

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A Simple Solution

The world is full of woe 
Always has, and always will  
So it’s incumbent on us
To find a way through.

A simple solution is to find a dog 
Dogs generally give far more than they take
And as such are a source of solace
As well as a good example to follow.

Specifically find a pug
They were made for laps and pleasant walks
For endless hours of gentle napping
And years of bottomless giving.

The world is full of woe
It always has, and always will 
But that doesn’t mean we can’t find a moat
To keep the woe at bay.

And that moat requires a team
Designed to not only survive, but thrive 
Family and friends,
And at least a loyal canine or two.

(4/4/25)

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