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b But Not Uninvolved by Fred Babbin

12/2/2008 11:28:33 PM
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Fred Babbin
(1925 / Chicago)
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b But Not Uninvolved
 
  Our minister used to say, 'Be detached, but not uninvolved.'

Life- it can be nimble,
Life- it can be quick.
But we detached must be
because
the time will always tick.

Fred Babbin


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Fay Slimm (9/8/2008 10:58:00 AM)
How very true Fred - time will always tick. I love the short wisdom in this piece.
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