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'TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE'

“To thine own self be true”
Seems such a childish quote
No hidden meaning lies asleep--
No lessons drubbed by rote

Once learned this simple thought
Weighs heavy on the mind
For if you choose to scorn it
Your conscience is struck blind




Victoria Anderson Throop ©12/9/2012

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 12/9/2012 1:45:00 PM
Nice to read your write today, Light & Love
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Date: 12/9/2012 11:37:00 AM
I love this short but profound poem of yours Victoria. Excellent!
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