Forthright Birthright

Forthright Birthright

A Poem by Pete
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Most men cry better than they speak. You get more nurture out of them by pinching than addressing them. - Thoreau

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Crying Man

i sobbed for yesterday
cried for today
wept for tomorrow
wailed for sorrow
whining, whimpering and bellyaching for all the times in between when i needed to beg, steal or borrow



© 2024 Pete


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Pete
“Who hears the fishes when they cry?” - Thoreau

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Added on January 29, 2024
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Pete
Pete

Boston, MA



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