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If Only You Knew

Nobody knows everything Not even a few I find consolation in this I hope you do too. Some people are smart In dress and retort But could not compare With lawyers at court Others accept They have limitations And seldom aspire To rise above their station. Then there are those With their heads in books Who keep on their toes With superior looks Bespectacled people Are assumed to be clever They rarely blot their copybook If ever. Wild haired professors Covered in chalk They put on the pressure Whenever they talk. You may think you're clever If only you knew There is always someone More clever than you 22 October, 2020

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Sally Eslinger

Date: 11/27/2020 8:00:00 AM

Delightful and so true. This poem made my morning.

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 11/27/2020 4:05:00 PM

Thank you, Sally. I am so pleased that you liked it. Take care... Shirley

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/20/2020 6:24:00 PM

We all have limitations, but also talents, and skills. I wish everyone knew how blessed they are. Congratulations on your win!

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 11/20/2020 8:20:00 PM

Thank you, Caren. for all your encouraging comments. Life sometimes makes us feel insignificant and useless because of our limitations. I agree with you, though we should all count our blessing and try to make it easier for each other. ( that's a talent )

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/27/2020 8:42:00 AM

- Congratulations on your great win, Shirley :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 10/27/2020 4:59:00 PM

Thank you, Sunshine Smile. Take care...Shirley

Eve Roper

Date: 10/26/2020 8:53:00 PM

You tickled me with this verse, yes there is always someone out there that can shine brighter. Congratulations, Shirley , on your win! Hugs Eve

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 10/27/2020 5:02:00 PM

So please it made you smile Eve... Hope all is well with you...Shirley

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 10/26/2020 8:24:00 PM

Grounded humility! Congrats on your win!

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 10/27/2020 5:10:00 PM

Thank you, Unseeking Seeker. ( Your moniker is very Intriguing ) I hope you have a good day....Shirley

Mark Koplin

Date: 10/26/2020 5:16:00 PM

Congratulations on your win!

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 10/26/2020 5:30:00 PM

Thank you, for your kind comment. Take care.....Shirley

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/26/2020 11:13:00 AM

Hi Shirley, I’m just coming back to say congratulations on your win. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 10/26/2020 5:18:00 PM

Thank you, Alexis for your encouragement. It was a lovely surprise to get a placement in the contest. Take care....Shirley

Silent One

Date: 10/26/2020 9:11:00 AM

You are right, there are so many know it alls, and its really annoying sometimes.. Great take on the contest.. Congratulations on your placement..

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 10/26/2020 5:36:00 PM

Thank you, Silent one. Thank you also for running the contest. Take care....Shirley

Rico Leffanta

Date: 10/23/2020 2:17:00 PM

You surely know how to put good thoughts into words! Good luck! Aloha! Rico

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 10/23/2020 6:37:00 PM

G'Day Rico Thank you for your compliment,it was much appreciated. Still smiling...

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/22/2020 7:29:00 PM

Hi Shirley, Good take on the contest theme.I totally agree. Your last line brought your message home. Best wishes in the contest. Have a wonderful day evening:-) Alexis

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 10/22/2020 9:40:00 PM

Thank you, for your kind comment Alexis Y Take care... Shirley