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Book 33 Page 41

In times of pressure

In times of pressure,

    Anyone can be cynical.

         Anyone can be clinical.

                Anyone can be critical.

Few can be plain friendly and amenable,

in times of pressure.

© Written by Dominic John Gill www.poetry.net.au  dominicj7@poetry.net.au 2001