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When News Is of No Use

People look naturally for news an inner desire to know all so much time spent on this you think nothing mattered at all Why Oh why is this so real? living and seeking for more fills the mind as much as you can the need is to find an open door Look at life see all you see so much to take in to learn anew learn from communication to one having insight to be always true Mr. Jefferson, a statesman indeed spoke negatively about people who read the news that holds them so firm becomes their idol by daily seed Thomas J. wisely confirmed in truth better never to take a glance to look rather be disciplined in your mind pin your eyes to learn from one good book (Quote: " The man who never looks into a newspaper is better informed than he who reads them." - Thomas Jefferson (1743-1846) 3rd US President.)

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 9/6/2021 10:10:00 AM

A "Creative" News Write. I know people that are driving themselves crazy with the news. Just turn it off. Read a good book or some poems and enjoy God's life. Have a blessed day......................

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/6/2021 1:17:00 PM

Thanks again Paula, Glad you liked it and indeed you're correct to just read a good book. Blessings, Gordon

Judy Ball

Date: 8/31/2021 4:16:00 AM

WoW! Well said. You and Thomas Jefferson are wise brothers. The Good News is all we really need to listen to. Good Stuff here. God Bless and thanks for the lovely reviews. Could use some prayer if you don't mind my friend. Just really tired and having some trouble at work. JB

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 8/31/2021 9:19:00 AM

Thanks Judy, Glad you liked it and found it to be good stuff, sorry to hear about troubles at work and being tired so be assured of my prayers for ypu. We're on holiday in English lake district at present where weather is fairly good. Take care of yourself, blessings always,Gordon

Paul Callus

Date: 8/29/2021 3:02:00 AM

I follow the main news topics, but often am left puzzled by the opposing conclusions of the same news items! Of course, reading books is something I would always recommend. ~ Regards // paul

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 8/29/2021 7:24:00 AM

Thanks Paul, Glad you much prefer a good book like myself and I also just stick to the general headlines. Also since covid all other news seems to get forgotten about!Blessings,Gordon

Jennifer Fenn

Date: 8/28/2021 8:55:00 PM

Hi Gordon! With so much omitted news about political candidates that their parties don't want us to know, and so much fake news, your poem really spoke to me. I'd rather have a good book too, then read news or watch it. Well penned!

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 8/29/2021 7:21:00 AM

Thanks Jennifer, Glad you were impressed and found a voice to hear from. I also would rather have a good book too. Blessings always,Gordon

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/27/2021 9:09:00 AM

I take the news in papers with a pinch of salt Gordon. Too many half truths and fake news for my liking. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 8/27/2021 10:47:00 AM

So agree Tom, thanks for dropping in. Hope you've a good weekend too, we're off to Keswick in the lakes for a week tomorrow. Blessings always,Gordon