Beef with a Jerky

Just because you can
Doesn’t mean you should 
I told the little engine that could

Don’t be a jerk 
Just because they are
Be an example be a star
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Romios Avatar
November 1, 2024 at 12:01 PM
Encouraging write my friend! I think we do not get how we can shine. That little voice in the mind telling us we cannot do it is ever present. It is easy to overcome.I wrote you oe another poet, howit is done, Pangie
Jones Avatar
November 1, 2024 at 1:23 PM
Hugs Pangie! It’s mind over matter isn’t it? Thanks for your kind comments!
Greenhough Avatar
November 1, 2024 at 3:31 AM
You've made a good point.
Jones Avatar
November 1, 2024 at 3:46 AM
Thanks!
Tor Avatar
October 31, 2024 at 11:29 PM
Great advice Dear Karen.. Blessings your way...
Jones Avatar
October 31, 2024 at 11:34 PM
Thanks Michael and blessings returned
Cunningham Avatar
October 29, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Always paddle your own canoe, never follow the crowd, there is enough jerks in the world lol. Tom
Jones Avatar
October 29, 2024 at 1:38 PM
Agreed Tom! Thanks!
Lane Avatar
October 29, 2024 at 7:31 AM
Oh, my goodness, Karen. Love this! Some little engines need to be switched to other tracks for causing trainwrecks. haha
Jones Avatar
October 29, 2024 at 7:39 AM
Hahaha you’re right Lin! Thanks for the love! Blessings
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