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Five Aphorisms

If we could read the minds of others, we would end up deaf Future is unforeseen and inescapable Old age expels the judgement Intelligence and stupidity are often closely associated Flashes of thought are expressed without thunder

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Date: 3/15/2010 12:57:00 PM
Hey, these are pretty good, particularly that first one. And the third is quite interesting! AS for my stepdad, well, I only wrote the good! Our family could be called the "dysfuntional Brady Brunch" There were MANY problems becuase my dad's kids were messed up from their mom abondoning them and it really caused friction between my mom and her new husband. However, we kids always had such good times together, so I just remember all the good times that make for pure nostaligia. LUv, andrea
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Date: 3/4/2010 1:06:00 PM
Very clever write, made me think.Susan
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Date: 2/17/2010 12:32:00 PM
thought provoking poem, I like the last line, you sound like you have brilliant ideas often!!
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Date: 2/17/2010 7:26:00 AM
Totally awesome poetry today Gert. It was a pleasure to read. Thank you for sharing it with us here at PoetrySoup. Love, Carol
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Date: 2/17/2010 7:11:00 AM
Very thought provoking writes in these short lines. I like the one about old age. I have noticed that it is a leveling field. Keep the creative pen flowing. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work. Sara
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Date: 2/16/2010 4:19:00 PM
Five GREAT lines filled with insight and wisdom, Gert! Awesome writing. You had some amazing things to say and said them eloquently and clearly. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 2/16/2010 3:59:00 PM
LOL wonderful writing, Gert ... especially like the last two !!
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Date: 2/16/2010 2:28:00 PM
If i read my mind and Understand it I can end up deaf for sure,imagine if i read all others minds:)..I love the end'Flashes Of thought are expressed without thunder..yes..I can hear them..Good Monoku indeed..Charma
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