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acrid
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it leaves a taste, acrid is the word for it, in an old man’s mouth, to recall the stupidity, arrogance and sef absorption of his younger selves. the people hurt the promises un kept, the love betrayed leads to an unflattering portrait. bravado, and selective memory, only go so far to excuse and deny the unmitigated ass that I was…then. I have learned one piece of wisdom since then, and only one, to forgive my young self for being young. The current question is like unto the first how do I keep from being an unmitigated ass now

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Reviewed by Barry Yelton (Reader)

Reviewed on June 23, 2008

I know the feeling quite well, John.

Well said.

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Reviewed on May 30, 2008

Good question, but usually lessons are learned after the fact and so it goes....

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on May 30, 2008

Just think John, now we can be an ass and KNOW it at the time, rather than when we were young...Find Peace, Ed & RufuZ

Reviewed by Gene Williamson

Reviewed on May 30, 2008

John, I suppose most of us go through this sort of thing. Sadly, or perhaps fortunately, we can't undo the past. Good pen. - Gene

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on May 30, 2008

Thought provoking excellence, John - very well penned -

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

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