Man Is But a Fragile Reed

Man is but a fragile reed swaying in the breeze Better that than shelter need in winter's arctic freeze

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Shirley Hawkins

Date: 6/9/2023 8:03:00 PM

I'm with Tom on this and will not sway from that.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/9/2023 10:10:00 AM

I'd rather sway in the breeze than freeze to death lol. Tom

Valsa George

Date: 6/8/2023 8:42:00 PM

Indeed man is a fragile reed. He needs support ! Well said, dear friend .

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/8/2023 8:45:00 PM

Thank you for noticing this one, esp. midst all my tongue-twisters and word-wonkies. Cheers, gw

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/8/2023 8:26:00 PM

I could see Arte Johnson reading that first verse holding a big old flower power flower.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/8/2023 8:41:00 PM

Arte Johnson!! lol! and again lol! I remember his 'John Denver style' hair and his toothy grin. The wayback achine is in full gear tonight, I see. ~ Mem, Or Rhea Lane