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Life Isn'T Fair

Many of us envy 'accidents of birth' Yet they may not live up to what we think they are worth I know a young suburban man Good looking with a gorgeous tan He lives with the apes, like Tarzan... Then there's the daughter of the mayor who lets every loser in town lay her She lucky no one's tried to slay her... Of course, there's the son of the minister who tortures little kids, he's so sinister No blood in his veins, just vinegar... For folks like these, life isn't fair Without a challenge They lead lives of despair

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Date: 3/16/2023 8:28:00 AM
Quite the cast of wickedness…
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Date: 3/16/2023 5:18:00 AM
for some people the challenge is ...LIFE
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Date: 3/15/2023 11:42:00 PM
Though we hail each birth, eventually some turn to be monsters bringing shame and sadness on others. Some wallow in dirt and murk and lose all zest for living. "No blood in his veins, just vinegar"... So true with some. :( Thus many births prove that life isn't fair ! Profound thoughts, dear Gershon
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Date: 3/15/2023 9:16:00 PM
Sad, and I do agree with Seeker too. Live and learn. Although the minister, I can do without. Great write, Sunny.
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Date: 3/15/2023 8:54:00 PM
Indeed, overcoming adversity, we live, learn and grow. That’s the key purpose of earth life duality
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