This boat that we just built is just fine - And don't try to tell us i…

Shel Silverstein
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This boat that we just built is just fine - And don't try to tell us it's not The sides and the back are divine - It's the bottom I guess we forgot ✨ Shel Silverstein, Homemade Boat
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