Posted by Brad Osborne on April 17, 2023 · 11 Comments
Trickery in played part,
When East becomes West…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on November 3, 2022 · 14 Comments
Be wary of the fine words,
That drip like honey,
Into eager ears…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on May 26, 2022 · 15 Comments
Trickery in played part,
When East becomes West…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on December 9, 2021 · 15 Comments
Oh, mercy lay your hands on me,
A wretched soul not yet set free
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Posted by Brad Osborne on November 18, 2021 · 19 Comments
Be wary of the fine words,
That drip like honey,
Into eager ears…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on August 2, 2021 · 16 Comments
Trickery in played part,
When East becomes West…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on April 1, 2021 · 17 Comments
It is but a simple wooden box,
An unadorned treasure chest…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on November 23, 2020 · 12 Comments
Be wary of the fine words,
That drip like honey,
Into eager ears…
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Posted by Brad Osborne on October 21, 2020 · 23 Comments
You speak from your throne,
A perfect and practiced tone…
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