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A Poem For Children Who Use Dishes Without Washing Them Afterwards

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Thomas Kneeland, MA, MFA
Jul 13, 2023
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Today, I returned home after a morning of devotion, reading, exercise, and light shopping to prepare for a video shoot later this evening. In my preparation, I noticed there were dishes in the sink that hadn’t been there before (because I’d cleaned the kitchen).

I’ve taken to writing letters now, especially if I leav…

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