And First Place Goes To --

The body houses the soul that is its primary role But with all of the body's demands the poor soul is an also-ran

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Deb M

Date: 9/4/2023 7:25:00 PM

Lovely BB…..the soul certainly does get a battering in its lifetime that is for sure!! Debx

David Fisher

Date: 9/3/2023 4:53:00 PM

Short and insightful, indeed. Why is the spirit in last place? Is it the borrowed trillions in paper money that allowed us the borrowed material life for a while?

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/3/2023 7:08:00 PM

All this 'spirit' talk is starting to spook me. ~ Jack-O-Lantern

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 9/3/2023 1:09:00 AM

First place goes to the soul because it puts its heart and soul into the race. As you did with your couplet, Gershon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/3/2023 9:01:00 AM

Aw, very sweet of you, Shirley. TYSM!!

Joe Maverick

Date: 9/2/2023 10:28:00 PM

This is so often the case I see' but who? is going To listen to me.? I note you are rather thin on Relpys of late G W, not that i'm on your tail Er I Mean trail..About it, and I've been a good Aussie I mean apart from when (those other two) Began to lead me astray..? And its tempting I Must say??Sigh..I had visions if slow rolling Muddy rivers and sugar white sands verandhad Hotels guys in faded check shirts with beer in had billy cart races..But no ! I fought it off.'

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/3/2023 9:00:00 AM

Well, visions of sugarplums sure get dashed. lol. Thanks for the visions, Joe!

Joe Maverick
Date: 9/2/2023 10:44:00 PM

Because I know a name should Not define a man.' I shall put That while i may? Hey hey' now Where was I?? Ih even one with Such fine facial hairs as your esteemed self..psst remember the pigs Joe.? Damn its that low level muse again!! I told you before..No more interactions without an address.' But i called you Joe!! Enough..! Of you go! I can't a Abide a pernecious muse.! Anyhow i have wast..er invested enough time in my Commenting this morning at 6'45..' My howl time runs astray.!

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 9/2/2023 8:23:00 PM

Happy Saturday to you, gw! Yes the soul needs nourishment and care as much as the physical body, and speaking of, hope you are doing well in both~

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/3/2023 7:09:00 PM

Well, soul has asked for a healthier watchdog!