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Better Angles

Sometimes obtuse
Mostly acute
Right on the money
Straight to the point—
You always appeal
To my better angles




1/6/2023

Geometric • Geodesic graphic image by Mark Toney using Canva Pro

The last two lines are a play on words from President Lincoln's first inaugural address when he took the oath of office to become the 16th President of the United States. Lincoln closed with the phrase "... the better angels of our nature."  I'm just trying to be honest, Abe :)
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Dietrich Avatar
January 23, 2023 at 2:38 PM
this is really cool. Can't believe I let it get past me.
Toney Avatar
January 24, 2023 at 8:31 PM
Thank you, Andrea!
Rodrigues Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 12:32 PM
How fun!
Toney Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 1:34 PM
Hi, Kim. What a nice comment! Thanks for stopping by.
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