First Choice
By Rhiannonw
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These three things will cost
just that bit of money she’s given you –
which would you like the most?
You can choose –
a bridge for your railway-line,
or a little lego truck with fork-lift,
ar another car – how will you use
your gift?
deep thought
I’d like the bridge for my railway.
2 days later.
Could I change it now for the fork-lift truck?
[IP: choice] This is based on a true story from nearly 50 years ago. I’m not sure if I remember the 3 toys correctly, and I am fairly sure the ‘gift’ was a 50p piece at the time!
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Life's one big learning
Life's one big learning experience isn't it!
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Oh Rhiannon, the caprice of
Oh Rhiannon, the caprice of being young. You sum it up so well !!!
hilary
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your poem made me think of
your poem made me think of The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost. You have given a much earlier example of the consequences of choice, brilliantly simple and touching, too
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Hi
Hi
Choices are hard to make sometimes. Cute little poem.
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Wow - that's quite a story
Wow - that's quite a story recalling events from such a long time ago.. Still relevant today, I would suggest! Enjoyed. Paul :)
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