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Shoulda Read the Fine Print

Shoulda read the fine print - 8 Feb 2018 Binary code can only be understood by those who look closely under the hood The fine print of human DNA the crux of reproduction per se The fine print so small and very well hidden the knowledge of such, to many, forbidden Evolving from ‘God’ only knows what to intellectual beings, self-taught! Upgrading the human fine print in time for that one day when the stars do align And then when we take to planets anew to breed DNA without further ado These poor ET creatures will begin to think “Shoulda read the fine print, *now we’re extinct!”

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Date: 3/16/2018 5:49:00 PM
Cute and clever! What fun! A high-brow howl, if you will...And---not to worry, we're a long way from getting to other planets and imposing our DNA/human way there...:) Gershon
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Date: 3/6/2018 9:17:00 AM
You are clever in a witty sort of way, Laura:) An enjoyable poem, to say the least. 01001100 01000001 01110101 01110010 01000001 (can you work out this binary code?:) Warm regards // paul
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Paul Callus
Date: 3/9/2018 5:27:00 PM
Well done:) Full marks to you :):) Have a lovely weekend. Warm regards // paul
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Laura Hay
Date: 3/6/2018 4:46:00 PM
Thank you Paul for your encouragement! I believe its my name :) Nice one Paul. Warm regards, Laura
Date: 2/21/2018 4:03:00 PM
A truly clever poem, excellent read.
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Laura Hay
Date: 2/26/2018 8:04:00 AM
Your kind words are very much appreciated Harry. Warm Regards, Laura.
Date: 2/19/2018 2:12:00 AM
I very much like your take on the theme.And I never before thought of DNA as a binary code, while that is so obvious. Thank you, Kai
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Laura Hay
Date: 2/26/2018 8:04:00 AM
Thanks very much Kai, appreciate you taking the time to stop by and read it and for your kind comments, Kind regards, Laura.
Date: 2/9/2018 8:49:00 AM
Haha, great humour Laura...
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Laura Hay
Date: 2/11/2018 8:55:00 AM
Glad it made you happy SO! Thank you, kind regards, Laura.
Date: 2/9/2018 7:45:00 AM
I like this. Relates well to where I am in my understanding right now. Love the connection in stanza one of binary code and buying a car (looking under the hood). Problem with me is: I don't ken what's under the hood nor do I know anything about binary. I also like the dig in the fourth stanza too on "evolution" and self-taught. Check your Soup Mail.
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Laura Hay
Date: 2/11/2018 8:54:00 AM
Thanks again for your kind feedback. Much appreciated! Kind regards, Laura.

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