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Following the Rules

Some folks follow all the rules; Others like to bend 'em, Feeling like it's only fools Who staunchly would defend 'em. Which way that you lean begins When you're just out of diapers. Followers fear that their sins Will make them pay the pipers. Benders, though, might get a rush From tempting fate and winning, Even if they have a brush With blame at the beginning. We each know where we belong When rules are in our faces And since we all hate being wrong, We never will change places.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 3/13/2018 2:08:00 PM
Amazing piece! Great message with fantastic rhyme! Well done and a FAV for me!..............patrick
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Date: 3/10/2018 8:35:00 AM
Ah yes, and sooner or later we all realize, life has no shortcuts. Those who side step rules usually wind up stepping on a land mine. Love the write, Mrs Ilene.
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Date: 3/9/2018 5:24:00 PM
Wonderful rhyme. Ilene of course it depends w who is bending the rules and gettingfolks to tell porkie pies so they look squeaky clean ... am thinking of politicians :-( hugs Jan xx
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Date: 3/9/2018 12:34:00 PM
- So true, Ilene - Rules should be followed - Lovely written - hugs and happy weekend // Anne-Lise :)
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