April's Complaint

I bring life and light,
and still get blamed for the mud—
May steals all my praise.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Hind Avatar
May 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Deep thinking- your words are in April's core
O'Neil Avatar
May 19, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Thank you so much—what a truly lovely thing to say. I’m honoured the piece spoke to you on that level. Your words mean a great deal.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 14, 2025 at 10:59 AM
With some you can’t win. When you’ve done what you can, just realize it’s not you! Congrats!
O'Neil Avatar
May 14, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Thank you. That’s a great perspective to have. For me, it’s never just about winning—I’m here to connect, share, and grow, and so far that approach has been truly rewarding. I really appreciate your kind words.
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