Not Far From the Tree

Shed neither tears nor anger vent, For as you raised her, so she went. Written July 10, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/11/2022 8:54:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD! I noticed it a day late, but this is well deserved.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/12/2022 7:49:00 AM

Hmmm...that was for "Desert Devastation," I believe. This didn't win P.O.T.D., although some thought it would be a good one.

Michael Tor

Date: 7/10/2022 10:06:00 PM

Milton this is A Favorite. Great truth written here. Congratulations! POTD all day long.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/11/2022 9:50:00 AM

Thanks, Michael. I do believe it's true, too. As the young tree is bent, so shall it grow.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/10/2022 7:17:00 PM

This is perfect. So true. We often don't realize it either, until we look back and see all the tell-tale signs we missed. :) gw

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/10/2022 7:20:00 PM

I must agree with you, gw. As one who had a child turn out less than stellar (much less) I can look back and see the reasons in the far distant past, and, of course, it is too late to change the motivational forces at this point.

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 7/10/2022 5:14:00 PM

Rotten Apple. If you choose to go your way, You may find yourself led astray. I liked your couplet Milt. Sadly some well-brought-up children choose to take a different path. I hope you are having a good day.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/10/2022 6:30:00 PM

That is sadly true as well, Shirley. And, boys as well as girls. Thank you, Shirley.