Good Question

Why, O why, did God instruct the fly
   To buzz around the poor cow's eye?
Because if to the other end he sails
   He's swatted by that same cow's tail
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Adams Avatar
August 12, 2019 at 11:32 AM
lol...this is comical...often see horses and cows trying to swat flies with their tails! loved your tale :) hugs
Wolf Avatar
August 12, 2019 at 1:09 PM
Yup. Those flies by the eyes are safe... :) gw
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August 11, 2019 at 8:06 PM
One of the mysteries of life indeed, Gershon.
Wolf Avatar
August 11, 2019 at 9:43 PM
---although I wouldn't dwell overly on it... LOL. :) gw
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