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Lesson Unlearned
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"Why do we do this to each other?"


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Lesson Unlearned

It is an observable phenomenon
That those who are down tend to get shat upon

Why do we do this to each other? Just when
We need each other most it is always then
Someone decides to take advantage of our
Incapacity and gain some petty power
At our great expense when we have least defense
A failure of sensitivity and sense

For when the ones who wound find the tables turned
They just might get burned ...by their lesson unlearned

+Steven Curtis Lance



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 Reviews of "Lesson Unlearned"
Reviewed by Safi Abdi
Reviewed on January 19, 2006
Sad world we live in, well-penned.
Safi

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on January 7, 2006
I have to agree with Chrissy here!!

Well expressed Stevie!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Cynth'ya Reed
Reviewed on January 6, 2006
I think most of us are afraid to say "I need you." Too many of us probably say the opposite and get "shat" upon. (I love that word you used. . . so fitting!)
blessin's Bro. Steven L,
cynth'ya lewis reed

Reviewed by Chrissy McVay
Reviewed on January 6, 2006
'A failure of sensitivity' is the key phrase. One might wonder if those capable of cruelty have never felt pain themselves?

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on January 6, 2006
It is sad that there are those who do such things, Steven. Thankfully, not all. Wise words. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Suzie Palmer
Reviewed on January 6, 2006
Sadly, very true Dear Steven!
It's true, but thankfully Karma ensures justice eventually!
Love & Friendship Suzie xox :-)

Reviewed by Regina Pounds
Reviewed on January 6, 2006
Accurate observation, Steven...there'll always be those who feed their own meagre ego by praying upon those who're 'weak' if but for a time...You wouldn't want to be uplifted by such people...you'd just best be rid of them.

Gina


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