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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.

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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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