in the shadowed recesses
of my mind
i’ll keep the secrets
not easily shared
the thoughts which wound
myself and others
hasty utterances withheld
avoid bruises of the heart
diplomacy, caring or tact
call it what you will
this maturity gleaned over years
demands it
Timely and true. Beautifully expressed.
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Thanks so much, Lisa! ❤
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Short and to the point just like how I like it 🌻❤️
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Me too!! That’s the biggest reason I started The Short of It. I absolutely adore challenging myself to be able to succinct but also read others who enjoy doing the same! Glad you liked it, Pia! 🙂
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We are both alike this way ;))
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🙂
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Indeed, we do have to guard the tongue against hasty utterances.
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My tip has been bitten many times! 😉
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I am learning yet!
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Yep, til the day we die!
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Maybe a few years before!
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Yeah, one can hope we have all the wisdom by then. 🙂
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Yup! 🤞
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Absolutely true words of wisdom and well penned. Thank you.😊
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Thank you, Suzette! 🙂
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My pleasure Susi😊
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