Lessons

This is what a river in Sudan told me:

Even if a log lies in the water for a long time,
It does not become a crocodile,

This wisdom tucked in the clouds of my mind
And will remain a guiding light for me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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September 14, 2021 at 3:56 AM
Powerful words.
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September 14, 2021 at 3:25 AM
Very interesting, thought provoking. Nice.
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