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Poem written 1998; published in Out On a Limb, an Anthology for Friends 2020

Investigate First

Before helping one who appears
Stuck in the mud,
Stop and think a minute.

Make sure he’s really mired
And wants your help,
And not just wallowing in it.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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