Notes About The Poem

The long and short of it

Relationships come in all shapes and sizes.
Many will be shortlived, others longlasting.
Some will remain superficial, others be deep.

Human connections can be complex
but in the end we all have the need
for kindness, respect and a smile.



AP: Honorable Mention 2026
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Bauer Avatar
January 12, 2026 at 2:02 PM
very true and very well said!
Gauthier Avatar
January 13, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Thanks, Ilene ~ much appreciated
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