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The Stick

I tossed a stick up in the air
To watch it fly around
I waited for that stick to fall
Before me on the ground

It must have been a special stick
That did not make a sound
For when I searched the ground ahead
That stick could not be found

I never did retrieve my stick
That disappeared that day
Perhaps the stick was mad at me
For throwing it away

The moral of the story is
Be careful what you say
For if a stick can resurrect
Then you should learn to pray.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020




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Date: 7/9/2020 8:12:00 PM
wow, this is really really good!!! FAVE sorry I can't see more right now. Running all these errands and still have to make dinner.
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Date: 7/8/2020 12:17:00 PM
Very clever my friend and the moral of the story so true! Going to sit for a moment in prayer. Congratulations on your first place win! Prayers and blessings to you!
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Date: 7/8/2020 11:04:00 AM
Bryan, a very clever allegory and a wise word for all of us to follow, especially as we post words that are read around the world. Brilliant. Congrats on your win ~ John
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Date: 7/8/2020 7:43:00 AM
Congrats a great top win;)
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Date: 7/7/2020 11:21:00 AM
yes... lol
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