Lessons Lost Overnight

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Our children see others lie with impunity Simply blow out the light, darkness perverts civility *** 1/4/2020 F F I series 55 p m couplet Brian Strand, sponsor Poetry form: Poulter's Measure Couplet - Couplets of 12 syllables alternating with 14 syllables, often used for serious statements.

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/13/2020 11:27:00 AM

Wonderful picture to go with your write. It is amazing what children learn from others. It is a shame we are not better roll models. Enjoy your day writing.........

Mark Toney
Date: 1/13/2020 1:16:00 PM

Thank you, Paula. Parents have to work overtime today to undo the bad that's being done. Thanks for the comment and visit! ~Mark

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/13/2020 11:28:00 AM

Muddasar Javad

Date: 1/8/2020 4:00:00 AM

woo..! awesome work here.. love this keep sharing.. :)

Mark Toney
Date: 1/8/2020 12:43:00 PM

Muddasar, it’s so nice to hear from you. Thank you for your encouragement! ~Mark

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/4/2020 9:17:00 PM

Ooh. Bingo, Mark! Let's work to produce more light and reduce the darkness! Seriously, Gershon

Mark Toney
Date: 1/5/2020 8:23:00 AM

Thanks, Gershon. It's important to do what we can every day to shine as illuminators. Thanks for the visit and comment :) ~Mark