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A Gift
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Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Rated "G" by the Author.

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A green frog jumps From a mossy stone Into the moldy water Of an old pond. Flop! Yes, freedom is a gift That not every Tom, Dick and Harry Are ready to jump at.

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Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on March 28, 2017

The "green" often jump in without thinking. Sometimes they are highly successful. Most often, not. It is what is called, experience.

Ron

Reviewed by D. Vegas (Reader)

Reviewed on March 28, 2017

Life is full of risks...if you don't take them you will never know.

Always,
Deborah

Reviewed by John Herlihy

Reviewed on March 28, 2017

Oh to be that simple froggy jumping around and not this complicated, morose body walking around filling up space. John

Reviewed by Jane Noponen Perinacci

Reviewed on March 28, 2017

Excellent analogy!! "every Tom, Dick, and Harry", eh? 'Enjoyed!!

Love ya!

Jane

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