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Hold That Thought

A writer should never yield
Too readily
To the itch of authorship,
And should hold
In check
The urgent wish,
Desire,
Proclivity
To put on public display
His private pleasures
Or indiscretions.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023




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Date: 2/26/2023 12:16:00 PM
ha! good advice, jim!
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 2/26/2023 2:27:00 PM
Or at least try to make them appear not so autobiographical.
Date: 2/26/2023 10:23:00 AM
Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain......
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 2/26/2023 10:40:00 AM
Indeed! Thanks, John.

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