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Take Care of Things
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Monday, July 11, 2022    Rated "G" by the Author.
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-- Take Care of Things –

John Herlihy

 

I make it a point to take care of things,

Benefiting from the satisfaction it brings.

Some take off clothes to throw on a chair,

Others just throw things out without repair.

I always keep my fresh laundry neatly folded,

I can find the things in my house blindfolded.

My tie fixed with a tie clip; I polish my shoes,

I enjoy a cloudy day without feeling the blues.

Even the routine of my hours fully measured,

An attention to detail what I always treasured.

In the meticulous care of objects I put my soul,

Everything has its value, I never anything stole.

People are another matter, raising questions.

How to accept good and bad, any suggestions?

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Copyright © John Herlihy

Monday 14 March 2022


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Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on July 18, 2022
PRAYER, JOHN! A...LOT...OF...PRAYER!!!!! SMILE AND AMEN. THANKS FOR SHARING, MY DEAR FRIEND. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by audrine max
Reviewed on July 12, 2022
same here, cloudy days are the best and the best days to go on biking. i love how you give sentimental value to things. they reflect who you are. thank you for this piece.

Reviewed by Poets Soul
Reviewed on July 11, 2022
Well John, this is a lesson that would serve anyone well. I try to do the same.

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