Shortcomings

Spotlight shining on the deficiencies of another,
Only momentarily takes the focus from our own.
If the focal point is forever on a sister or brother,
We've no time to monitor how ours have grown.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Allison Avatar
November 11, 2014 at 11:29 AM
very clever write:-) Hugs jan x
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