Heraclitus

Greek philosopher Heraclitus: 
“We can’t, though this sounds ridiculous, 
dip even our five toes 
into water that flows
through the same stream twice; ‘flux’ won’t let us."
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Dietrich Avatar
August 19, 2011 at 11:33 AM
Good silly stuff, john. And in answer to your question about the full moon. How the heck would I know? It's never happened to ME. hahaha
Wesley Avatar
August 9, 2011 at 7:39 PM
John, this rates a ten for wit and clever story. Limericks well done are a treasure.
Sweetheart Avatar
August 9, 2011 at 5:27 PM
super cool Limerick John and I tend to agree with your comment.. for Uncle Sam seems to be in every nook and cranny luv.. now we have to hide the mattress.. oh appreciate the luv..luv..
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