Speaking a Foreign Language

   When I speak a foreign language
       I cross my eyes and dot my teas

   Little wonder I substitute ~
                  ‘Thank you’ for ‘Please’
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Elliott Avatar
March 11, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Great one, Gershon, I've learned to pronounce some one line Hebrew poems, and I know a few Spanish words, but that's about it. I'm at the life stage where more things are forgotten than learned, oh well. A terrific Tuesday afternoon to you, Shalom. :)
Wolf Avatar
March 11, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Ods bodkins, I shan't comment.
Mckeithan Avatar
March 11, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Nice one Gershon.I was trying to learn Irish gaelic. Perhaps that is why I quit
Tor Avatar
March 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Witty piece Gershon. Enjoyed the read my friend...
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