Robert Gorelick Poet Limerick

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On Second Thought

For wisdom I thought sacred texts would suffice
Then I bowed my head and began to think twice
Some may take offence
But two thousand years hence
I pray those folks don't look back to us for advice

11/23/22

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David Kavanagh November 25, 2022 at 4:41 AM I’m a bit confused Robert, who exactly are you praying to lol, this is brilliant, cheers David Robert Gorelick November 25, 2022 at 5:45 PM Common vernacular signifying nothing! Cheers to you David, I always enjoy your level-headed approach. Robert

Gershon Wolf November 24, 2022 at 9:01 PM Nothing and no one like Mr. Bean to turn anything into a head-scratcher. (Turn this one upside down, ok?!) Gershon Wolf November 28, 2022 at 8:13 PM When I used to teach, I changed the 'Dean's List' into 'Mr. Bean's List.' The goof-offs loved it. Gave 'em something to shoot for... Robert Gorelick November 25, 2022 at 5:47 PM He is my role model after all!

Anselmo Boles November 24, 2022 at 7:17 PM They better not, we have not proven ourselves to be good role models! Well said Robert...ab Robert Gorelick November 25, 2022 at 5:50 PM They'll be sorry, hope for change by then! Thanks for the encouragement ab and keep on playing those tunes we are fond of! Robert