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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

September 4, 2023 at 7:25 PM

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

David Fisher

September 3, 2023 at 4:53 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

September 3, 2023 at 7:08 PM

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

Shirley Hawkins

September 3, 2023 at 1:09 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

September 3, 2023 at 9:01 AM

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

Joe Maverick

September 2, 2023 at 10:28 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

September 3, 2023 at 9:00 AM

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

Joe Maverick

September 2, 2023 at 10:44 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.!