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Captivating Thoughts

Captivating thoughts are rarely kept secret Thinking them interesting we pass them on And, sometimes, to our everlasting regret Captivating thoughts are rarely kept secret Telling friends the tidbits we ought to forget Sometimes drawing from them mutual scorn Captivating thoughts are rarely kept secret Thinking them interesting we pass them on. Written November 4, 2022

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Miranda Hawley

Date: 11/14/2022 3:23:00 PM

"Captivating thoughts are rarely kept secret", because that is too hard to.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/14/2022 7:33:00 PM

I think so, Miranda. Thanks so much for your thoughts.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/7/2022 2:08:00 PM

"Telling friends the tidbits we ought to forget" - we always learn it the hard way

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/14/2022 7:33:00 PM

Indeed, we do, Caren.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/6/2022 6:59:00 AM

this is for sure in most cases. I HAVE kept some to myself, but only if told to do it by a friend who wanted their privacy honored!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/6/2022 8:27:00 AM

Thanks for sharing your comment, Andrea.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/5/2022 7:33:00 PM

Interesting, and so true. Gotta look before we leap. :) gw

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/5/2022 8:04:00 PM

Absolutely!

Jenna Logan

Date: 11/5/2022 9:39:00 AM

Very few can be trusted with a secret. I need to feel complete trust in someone before I share important thoughts. Good Triolet, Milt.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/5/2022 9:57:00 AM

Me, too, Jenna. I have learned the hard way, though, because I've always been an open person with friends; but then, friends sometimes aren't. I'm very careful now about whom I trust.

Bill Baker

Date: 11/5/2022 8:22:00 AM

So true, Milt. One of my greatest flaws. Saying too much or not knowing when it's mean for only me, when I have captivating thoughts. An area for me to grow in, my friend. I enjoyed the read. Write On! Bill

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/5/2022 9:58:00 AM

Thank you, Bill. I know exactly what you mean.