Amy Kitchener's Angels Without Wings
Presents the maiden voyage of the space ship
AZNATSYROTS
Introducing crew member

BARBARA CALLAHAN QUIN
Springfield Missouri;

JUST SAY NO

It's
no use
trying to explain
to me why you
did or didn't do something.
Woulda says you were not committed.
Coulda says you were afraid of responsibility.
Shoulda likes to send you on guilt trips.
Can't simply denies ability and keeps you from success.
Won't is defiant and refuses to cooperate, a spoiled child.
Don't is unsure of action; is it afraid too?
Isn't needs help deciding one way or t'other.
Doesn't is sister to Won't,--two brats!
Ain't is tied up in nots.
If Woulda coulda, it would.
Coulda could, but didn't.
Sorta, Kinda, Maybe?
Just say
No.
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