No This Without That, Eh

    No drama without moods
      No parties without food

    No dark alleys without crime
      No ninjas without slime

    No fudge without calories
       No Picassos without galleries

    No thunder without lightning
       No saving without belt-tightening

    No end to these meaningless rhymes
       No stopping ‘til the end of time

    Then again, murder today is without remorse
       Proving that civility has run its course
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Date: 1/8/2025 7:13:00 AM
It is the NEW YEAR, and we all hope it brings cheer, i do miss your so relevant comments and thought I would just say hi, and hoping you feel the say way as I. Gershon, I enjoyed your relaxing couplets, though the last one did bring me back to reality. Blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 1/8/2025 6:23:00 AM
Lovely examples to prove your point Gershon. As always witty and clever display of your intellect. Thanks for your effort in this much appreciated write from you. Again thank you for sharing my friend...
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Date: 1/7/2025 10:27:00 PM
I found this intelligent and thought provoking! Great job!
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