When Words Fail

Times may come when words will fail ~~
          Emotions will run high, and tears prevail.

written December 21, 2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Krutsinger Avatar
December 23, 2021 at 12:52 AM
I think the time is now.
Hankins Avatar
December 23, 2021 at 8:48 AM
Well...I've lived through worse times, Caren. I think of Vietnam and all those young men and women who never got to come home. Lots of tears when I was growing up, which is why I am such an advocate of anti-bullying. The years my mother was suffering and dying of cancer. I don't know. I like what Anne Frank said.
Y. Avatar
December 22, 2021 at 6:44 PM
WoW! Milt, This is such a wise and truthful couplet that many can relate to. Great job-Alexis
Hankins Avatar
December 22, 2021 at 6:48 PM
Thank you, Alexis. It was, I believe, the first two lines of a poem I wrote...and then I thought, those two lines stand alone with great meaning for lots of people. Thanks for your thoughtful comment.
Cunningham Avatar
December 22, 2021 at 10:28 AM
A wise observation Milton. Have seen it first hand. Tom
Hankins Avatar
December 22, 2021 at 12:00 PM
Yep, I certainly have, too,...many times!
Buhagiar Avatar
December 22, 2021 at 1:51 AM
There is much truth in your epigram. Sometimes words fail me especially as English is a foreign language for me.
Hankins Avatar
December 22, 2021 at 7:54 AM
It must be frustrating, but you do a wonderful job with the English language. I speak English (American-style), Spanish, and a smattering of French. I'm a great promoter of learning languages. I think they are an important step toward better understanding internationally.
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