Things That Paralyze Us

Fear paralyzes us--
     --so does indifference.

written June 4, 2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Wolf Avatar
June 5, 2021 at 8:04 PM
You nailed it, sir! ~ Afraid to get off my couch, Mr. Potato-Head
Hankins Avatar
June 8, 2021 at 11:28 AM
Nah, just keep truckin', Gershon.
Krutsinger Avatar
June 5, 2021 at 5:21 AM
Indifference is something I do not think I have ever experienced; I wish I could.
Hankins Avatar
June 8, 2021 at 11:28 AM
Hmmm...interesting. Well, come to think of it, if you did, you'd turn it into a hilarious poem!
Cunningham Avatar
June 4, 2021 at 1:21 PM
Powerful words Milton, so true. Tom
Hankins Avatar
June 8, 2021 at 11:27 AM
Thanks so much, Tom.
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June 4, 2021 at 11:23 AM
Wise words Milton, after reading it over again this makes so much sense, a powerful epigram indeed, cheers David
Hankins Avatar
June 4, 2021 at 11:31 AM
Thank you so much, David. I'm glad you found truth in my little saying.
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