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An Embarrassing Moment

a neighbour takes umbrage at his own narrowness then vents rage on us who so witnessed momentary flicker of flame there is no judgment and yet the aspect that so clings assumes ownership quite delusional of course and therein lies the dilemma we opt to be still fanning not the fire

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Date: 9/20/2023 3:04:00 PM
I agree, 'Unseeking.' When I taught, I learned not to stock whatever flames some of my students directed towards me.
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Date: 9/20/2023 6:44:00 PM
So you’re a teacher then or were. A truly noble profession.
Date: 9/20/2023 10:42:00 AM
Sometimes I don't know which one I am, the cause or the clinger---therefore I must keep seeking myself ~Anaya. Brilliant daily thoughts on life, US. Thank for the high placement, a nice surprise! :D
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Date: 9/20/2023 6:46:00 PM
There was a glitch in placements but I was able to unfinalise and refinalise eventually.

Book: Shattered Sighs