“Give them enough rope, and they will hang themselves.” ~ Old Saying

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Recorded Reading (1:00): https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2x9x8qu3cn2tbrap6nig3/Easier-Early-to-Decide.mp3?rlkey=u9ys18pib6cpz9cl99rtt09fu&dl=0

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Easier Early to Decide

Give them what they say they want
And then see what they do
See whether they really wanted
What they asked of you

There are those firmly affirm,
Those who swear both up and down,
That they want uncondit’ional love
Then meet it with a frown

There are those whose happiness
They say depends upon your trust
But when you grant it to them
Will commence to be unjust

Many folks who swear politeness
Makes them happy do but talk ~
When politeness be the rule
Feel on eggshells they must walk

Bestow upon them every wish
Do just what they say:
‘Tis eas’ier, early, to decide
To turn and walk away

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