I trust no one

there is always one
who does not want to get along
who takes the other side
who keeps things stirred up

one in every office
every school
every family
every neighborhood
every church

I could easily become that one
But I don’t want to
so I keep my opinions to myself
because I trust no one
except me
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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