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ONE ON ONE WITH MYSELF Poetry Contest

Sponsored by: Nette Onclaud

Date: 17-02-2026

OVER SIXTY YEARS

Since I am over sixty, 
Me, people try to console!
They give all advice to soothe my soul!						
I tell them that I am in fine fettle,
They fail to understand my mettle!
I tell them not to be sympathetic!
Who listens? Each one is apathetic!
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