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TO ARGUE WITH SOMEONE WHO HAS RENOUNCED THE USE OF REASON IS LIKE ADMINISTERING MEDICINE TO THE DEAD.                                                                                                                                                      Thomas Paine

Why are some so selfish, So cruel and unkind? It seems to the cares of others, They've been born deaf and blind. When it comes to their own feelings, They are easily bruised. One must tread most carefully, Not to make them feel abused. They think quite highly of themselves, Think they can do no wrong. They're generous, kind, long suffering, And they have suffered long. They have been misunderstood, Neglected, hated, scorned, Shunned, unloved and left alone, Feeling bereft, forlorn. They forgot the many times, They have betrayed a trust. The times they kicked you when you're down, And walked away nonplused. Forgotten are the many things, They've done to raise your ire. If you remind them of these things, They simply call you liar. They won't believe a single word. Convinced you are mistaken. All reason and all common sense, Have sadly been forsaken. Most will never realize, They can not admit, They could have brought it on themselves. Not them, no not one bit.

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Date: 4/17/2021 11:21:00 AM
There are a maybe two or three people that I can call my friends around and about us.Of course this excludes Poetry Soup, I have made such genuine and amazing people on this site we are here for a purpose to share our poetry, how awesome! Great write. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Judy Ball
Date: 4/17/2021 6:01:00 PM
Thanks bunches Jennifer. Me too. God Bless, JB
Date: 4/16/2021 11:15:00 PM
Hello Judy ... when watching an argument how can you tell which one is foolish. Once again a wise adage Judy - Lindsay
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Date: 4/17/2021 5:57:00 PM
Thanks bunches Lindsay. God Bless, JB
Date: 4/16/2021 12:14:00 PM
Was Trump your inspiration? McConnell twice blocked Trump's impeachment but Trump continues to fault him for not declaring the election fraudulent, and for McConnell's wife not being "sufficiently grateful" for a Trump Administration appointment. What did Trump expect, Stormy Daniels? As your last verse states, Trump will never ever accept responsibility for his own actions! Aloha! Rico
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Date: 4/16/2021 6:44:00 AM
This planet, more and more, seems to be inhabited by this kind of people, dearest Judy! Excellent writing. Hugs xxx
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Judy Ball
Date: 4/16/2021 8:02:00 AM
Thank you so much Demetrios. God Bless, JB
Date: 4/15/2021 11:17:00 PM
I know quite a handful of them on the soup. I simply ignore them.
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Date: 4/16/2021 7:59:00 AM
Thanks so much Victor. God Bless, JB
Date: 4/15/2021 5:29:00 PM
Oh, this is good! I love how you sliced up all those who are more righteous than the rest of us. FAVE for me, Judy. Good work! ~ gw
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Judy Ball
Date: 4/16/2021 7:53:00 AM
Thank you so much Gershon. God Bless, JB
Date: 4/15/2021 5:04:00 PM
Hi Judy, Good quote by Thomas Paine. A selfish like that is so deep-rooted that they can't see reason if it was staring them in the face. I enjoyed the read. Have a great day:-) Alexis
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Judy Ball
Date: 4/16/2021 7:49:00 AM
Thank you so much Alexis. God Bless, JB

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