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A Lesson Taught

Teresa Whitney 1951 (Tacoma)

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If I could teach you a lesson,
I wonder what you will say,
Should I teach you now I ask,
Teach you here today,

What is it I ask of you,
In which you wish to learn,
Is it something so special,
Something that you yearn,

If only you could tell me,
The easier it would be,
But if that is impossible,
Then let the lesson free,

It will never hurt you,
To learn something so new,
Just close your eyes, and imagine,
The answer will be so true,

If I could teach you a lesson,
What is it I ask of you,
Could you then teach me,
Yes my love please do.

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Life and the lessons within.

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Written on June 14, 2021

Submitted by jennybabygirl6982_1 on June 14, 2021

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme Abxb Cded ffef ccac ACfc
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 520
Words 113
Stanzas 5
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4
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Teresa Whitney

Born and raised in Washington State as well as growing up in S. California, I now reside in Mooresville N. C. for the past 20 yrs. A wife for 30 yrs before loosing my late husband, a mother of 2 son's , grandmother of 6 children & great grandmother of 2 . College educated with an AA in Drug and Alcohol Counseling. A past owner of 2 state licensed board and care homes for the elderly. I have traveled the U.S. over and settled in North Carolina. My family is here and new friends I have made over the years. I am an avid Poetry writer enjoying all styles of Poetry, looking forward to having my 1st Poem book published soon. more…

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