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Why Do We Never See
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Thursday, September 4, 2025 Rated "G" by the Author.

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Why Do We Never See by John Herlihy Why do we never truly see When truth is as plain as day? Why do we not against others plea When their lies have so much to say? Why do we settle for false innuendo That float across the surface of the deep? Why do we listen to soft notes on a piano That only lull us into the mystery of sleep? Why do we believe in all these illusions Suggestions, insinuations, promises to tell Why do we embrace all of these delusions To envelope us in their web as magic spell Why do we buy needless things on borrow Yet show no desire for rightful things to pay? Why waste lives with no heed to tomorrow Awash in trivial pursuits for most of the day? Why do we rarely ask important questions why Content to make our way with a hush and a sigh? - - - - - Copyright © John Herlihy Sunday 4 May 2025

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Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on October 30, 2025

BECAUSE...WE ARE HUMAN AND SO VERY IMPERFECT. AND WE OFTEN CHOOSE THE DIFFICULT PATH... BEFORE THE EASIER ONE. AND, LORD HAVE MERCY... THERE YOU HAVE IT. ENJOYED, MY FRIEND, THANKS. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS

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