Cant

An old adage that is good
Goes like this: “Can’t never Could”

Don’t say “can’t”; if never tried
Saying “can’t” may be a lie

Try those tasks outside you skill
If you succeed, what a thrill

Can’t a word that I just hate
“I’ll try it”, now that sound great!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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August 2, 2012 at 12:07 AM
Charles. now this was a fun contest to follow out of curiosity... Congratulations with your awesome win... Michael's contest was awesome~xox PD
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August 1, 2012 at 1:46 PM
Congratulations on your win in Michael's "What"WORD" do you hate most????" contest Charles. Love, Carol
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July 31, 2012 at 8:40 AM
congrats Charles on an excellent write and win.. a great word choice luv..
Dietrich Avatar
July 30, 2012 at 3:22 PM
good way to approach this contest. Congrats on our win.
Williams Avatar
July 30, 2012 at 2:27 PM
Charles congrats on your win, yep, 'can't ' is just an easy way out..David
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July 30, 2012 at 12:54 PM
Congrats on a wonderful win and great lesson, Charles! Love and Blessings
Song Avatar
July 30, 2012 at 10:19 AM
I completely appreciated this one! Nothing like being around negative Nellies! The energy in the is profound! Nice use of quotes too! This is my personal fab for it's flow!
Song Avatar
July 30, 2012 at 10:19 AM
in it...
Gorelick Avatar
July 30, 2012 at 7:17 AM
Congrats..this is a word Im quite familiar with..lol. BG
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July 30, 2012 at 7:11 AM
Congratulations on you well deserved win Charlie xx
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July 30, 2012 at 6:42 AM
So true Charlie... Congrats!!! MJF
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