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The Tongue

It slays without drawing a drop of blood In an instant, turns reputations to mud Its eloquence sets the innocent free A serpent's weapon, resides in you and me Guardian of a treasure trove of words Pink slashing plasma, mightier than swords

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019




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Date: 8/7/2019 6:33:00 AM
A splendid personification, Gershon.. Filled with truth, my friend.. Bravo!! This is a fave for me.. Have a blessed day!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/7/2019 9:04:00 AM
Interesting that you resurrected this one from a couple of weeks ago. You are the archaeologist of my poetry, Robertina: Digging them up and digging them. Thank you so much!! Best always, gw
Date: 7/24/2019 12:40:00 PM
So very true. It would be nice if people could remember this. So much hurt for nothing. I am working on a pen/sword with some new thoughts about it.
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Date: 7/24/2019 6:50:00 AM
It is mightier than swords; for sure! Nice one! As is the pen, right?
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Date: 7/24/2019 9:34:00 AM
Yes, as is the pen! (or maybe we should say the keyboard/touchpad now)… :) gw
Date: 7/23/2019 11:58:00 PM
Gershon, True to your word in this one. Very eloquent indeed. A fave. -Richard
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/24/2019 9:33:00 AM
Your comment is a commentary in and of itself, Raven. Very nice, and very much appreciated! :) gw
Date: 7/23/2019 11:25:00 PM
Spectacular piece G. A fave. So much so. xomo
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Date: 7/24/2019 9:33:00 AM
Thank you so much, M. My tongue lies silent in gratitude. :) gw

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