Can'T We All Just Play Nice

Against all odds, we humans have survived All the wars, natural disasters and incredibly... OURSELVES We are such a combative lot It's a wonder that we are able to co-exist at all Everybody wants to be King of the Mountain But what's the purpose Really, no one gets out of this life alive So stop and think about that for a moment... NO ONE Gets out of this life alive! Shouldn't that be a sign, a reason To make the most of our lives while we're here Rather than running amok killing our fellow humans Destroying our manmade structures I've lived a lot of years Observed a boatload of childish behaviour Exhibited by a bunch so called intelligent people The world is just one big playground CAN'T WE ALL JUST PLAY NICE?

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Date: 11/24/2021 10:11:00 AM
Ah, if we only could, Jack. If we only could. For most of my life I was, I think, an idealist, who believed we could make a better world. Now, in my final years, I'm beginning to think we can't. We simply have never learned how to play nice!
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Jack Ellison
Date: 11/24/2021 11:01:00 AM
REALITY!!! Unfortunately it's the way the game's played! Has it really been any different? Happy to see your name again my friend! Cheers!
Date: 11/24/2021 7:01:00 AM
I like it Jack. We should reflect on your words and then, "all play nice". Bill
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Date: 11/24/2021 7:14:00 AM
"all play nice" is it at all possible? Hmmm...
Date: 11/24/2021 6:29:00 AM
and every playground has its bully boys and girls......
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Jack Ellison
Date: 11/24/2021 6:53:00 AM
Are you serious... I'll just chase after them on my walker!
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