Understatement Comments
English manners, English speech and English foibles
can’t be exported by a bunch of missionaries;
understatement is not codified in bibles,
and will not give an exhibitioner ease.
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Great poem. Athough us Scots are not so great with the manners! Hugs Anna xxx
Good to think the British get some things right Gershon. You almost made me feel proud to be part of it all. 10 from Tai, Larkin lover
There you go again, Gershy, with your magical rhyming and wit. Love, Gina.
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12/16/2025 11:15:53 PM # 1.0.0
This is really understated and well done, Gershon. I particularly loved the last line. Coughing controlling hyperbole? What a hyperbole in itself! ! ! Raynette