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Good Deeds, a haiku

advice sought two times
and, with thought, freely given
returned with contempt.

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ain't it the truth
best play dumb
remain mum
but, that is so hard to do, especially if you actually care.

f*** 'em

your Haiku works for me...has real meaning, not just "feelies"

Al

That saying "no good deed goes unpunished is way too often true..........stan

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our best intentions may not always be perceived as such,
our best thoughts not considered much.
oh Stan, I sent you a message recently, wondering if you have read it.

cheers,
Jess
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I read it. And if you wanted no further input from me all you had to do was say it. I took 2nd request to mean you were still seeking comment from everybody

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