Distance existed Several states Numerous counties A safe range Misgivings present Excuses offered Verification impossible Heart strings strummed No longer a teacher Just a facilitator Principal alarmed Student skipping class Look at the miles So many cities Task mastering difficult Easier to give pity Mouth flying like a plane There comes a time To end the nonsense You must walk the line You never liked hearing Advice from me, did you You would rather tell your stories Then to face up to any miscue Humility is a wonderful virtue Just offering a clue No flowers in the winter garden Or I would send some to you Stanski February 24, 2021 ^