I was shopping in my local store
when I saw a square glass case,
it had a price tag on it
but was full of empty space.
I spoke to the assistant
who looked at it with pride,
I said, it has a price tag
but there is nothing inside.
She said it's very special
and of course you have to pay,
you don't see many places
with nothing on display.
It seems to be quite popular
you find it everywhere,
even at the customs
most have nothing to declare.
You can find it in any shop
if you have time to spare,
there is always someone coming out
saying they bought nothing there.
Nothing is a funny thing
it is not there at all,
but countries go to war
over nothing, as i recall.
If you spend all your money
you still have nothing left to show,
and when you die
you always take it with you when you go,
To some it's a religion
which really is quite clever,
for when you come to think of it
nothing lasts forever.
Author notes
Written September 6th, 2006
viridian
A contest entry
- Your Best Pre-Write Ever by a n g e l.
600 points, ended January 28, 2007, 7 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Enter Your Best Prewrite by Midnight-x-Rose.
300 points, ended February 25, 2007, 116 entries
Honorable winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - 24 Hour Contest---Enter Fast by WhollySurrendered.
475 points, ended March 17, 2007, 36 entries
Bronze trophy winner
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1050 points, ended May 1, 2007, 21 entries
Gold trophy winner
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550 points, ended August 2, 2007, 32 entries
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450 points, ended July 29, 2007, 11 entries
Honorable winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Nothing Boring by cali951.
500 points, ended December 3, 2007, 109 entries
Honorable winner
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900 points, ended October 28, 2007, 12 entries
Silver trophy winner
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300 points, ended March 11, 15 entries
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600 points, ended April 22, 18 entries
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1000 points, ended May 4, 19 entries
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What did you think
Comments
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Congrats on all the trophies, you deserved them. Thanks for entering my contest.
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I could of swore I
commented on this one, It reminded me of when I was a boy and tried to look at the stars and imagine nothing I could not do it. good write
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Reread. Still love it. ~ Joyce
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You are really getting your labors' worth with this poem! Of course, I think it is very cleverly written and it isn't something you would see every day (I had to say it.) Your flow is good, as is your rhyme. A wonderful idea.
Thanks for entering. ~ Joyce
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Love it! It's very unique and entertaining. I especially like the part about people going to war over nothing. Clever stuff!
Peace Georgia
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Nothing lasts forever.
Nothing else does.
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hmmm... different. but it was nice... it really deserved the trophies that you got for your peice...
Thank you so much for entering and participating in my contest and good luck,
~lumin -
damn... entered this in enough contests?
LOL. I can see this has won many trophies, and I can definitely see why.
Excellent rhyme scheme, great rhythm - the whole thing just reads beautifully. I adore the message as well.
Thank you for entering this thoguht-provoking but light-hearted piece.
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Very thought provoking and inspiring write. Now, something occured to me in the beginning with the mention of an empty glass case with a price tag on it...
I would like an empty glass box, not too big, not too small... I would probably buy "nothing" just for the inspiration that "nothing" brings me. I would be thrilled to have a box of nothing on my desk, so that when nothing makes sense, I can at least contemplate what "nothing" really is.
Great write.
s and best wishes always... ~Genie~
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Thought Inspiring!!!
I liked this write! Its funny to think of nothing as something. Something that is none existent that most people carry with them throughout their lifetime. A truth untold. This poem is good, but it does not quite fit the specifications for this contest. I found your theme (nothing) to be very vaguely personified and some of your stanzas are forcefully construed. That is why it will score as such. Thank You for entering this piece into my contest!!! Best of luck in this event!!!
Matt
Your Score:
Title:7.2
Theme:8.2
Flow:8.8
Depth:9.4
Feelings:10
Grammar:10
Presentation:8.5
Uncommonness:8.9
Sit & Ponder Affect:9
Ability to Follow Rules:9
TOTAL:89
Good Job!!!
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This is some thought. "Nothing last forever" is quite true. I found myself laughing for the context in which you put it. Everybody looks at that saying as a negative, but now I can see the positive. Thank you for that thought and I wish you the best.
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Very clever poem. The rhyme scheme wasn't too constricting, and it had a good message to it. Thanks for entering!
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Great poem I didnt think nothing would be this good but you fooled me so nothing is great good job and good luck in my contest
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This is a really nice poem! Good luck in the contest!
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I liked this a lot... one thing I thought you could improve on was the sylabols though... some lines had too many and some had too few... Thank you for entering my contest and good luck.
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A wonderful piece with thought and integrity. I love the mind twists in this poem which work so well with both the rhythm and the rhyme. A very clever poem with a very distinct flow and feel.
Thank you very much for the entry, and good luck.
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Amazing! Nothing describes it better!
John
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wow well written and very clever write..
Nice flow and nice message
My fav line was
"Nothing is a funny thing
it is not there at all,
but countries go to war
over nothing, as i recall."
that is a very strong line and message...nothing is something....look at war
Thanks for entering
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WOW!!
Nothing can really expresses how much i liked this...
Great Penning!!
Thanks alot for entering my contest & Best of Luck
GloriousGift
Heba -
i think i may have already commented on this, but i was just looking through my old contest winners and saw this, remembering how much i had loved it. i just wanted to say that this poem is amazing in my book, and i love the meaning behind it. a truly dazzling read.
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this was a greaty write and i really enjoyed reading this..your words were powerful,s trong and emotional as well..you defintly deserved the gold keep writting your talented
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Amazing, This poem is very clever. And very well written
Unique great write
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this was a very funny and cute poem, you did a great job on this. thanks for entering and best of luck in my contest.
finalist
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I love it!
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This is a nice piece I enjoyed the reading and the humour I feel it is not exactly what I was looking for the personification of an everyday object, in any case it is a very good poem making a enjoyable reading.
Thank you for entering my contest and good luck.
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lol
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think of it you mean on the second to last line? Wonderful write here, this is honest and true... I often buy nothing, do nothing... Nothing is everywhere and nothing is great. I do nothing, say nothing, act like nothing happened... Oh yes nothing is a powerful thing, I believe it rules the world. Wonderfully humourous yet true piece of writing *smile*
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on Nothing
Thank you for the comments and pointing my silly mistake which has now been rectified,I'm so sorry it was correct in the original---Norman
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Whoa...this is fantastic...Straight up I have to say you are the winner...
This is so very very VERY clever and so true...
I am lost for words, this is fantastic, amazing, wonderful...
There is nothing I can say that needs to be changed, altered, fixed etc...
Top work...very clever..Congratulations...
A n g e l
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Wow... I absolutely love this. Especially the ending! I went back through and read it again a couple of times and this is the best thing I've read all day. You definitely have a unique way of seeing things... thanks for showing us.
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this is a hilarious poem that is thought provoking when one stops to think on it.
"you don't see many places
with nothing on display,
it seems to be quite popular
you find it everywhere,"
too much to-do about nothing! and isn't this the truth!:
"if you spend all your money
you still have nothing left to show,
and when you die
you always take it with you when you go,"
you did a wonderful job on this! you are very talented. keep the ink flowing poet. God bless you
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A good read
I like this your imagery is good as well as the thought. I think (imho) that it would be better if broken down into stanzas. It elevates the necessity for the excessive punctuation and amplifies your meter. What do you think? Amera
I was shopping in my local store
when I saw a square glass case,
it had a price tag on it
but was full of empty space
I spoke to the assistant
who looked at it with pride,
I said, it has a price tag
but there is nothing inside
she said it's very special
and of course you have to pay,
you don't see many places
with nothing on display,
it seems to be quite popular
you find it everywhere,
even at the customs
most have nothing to declare
you can find it in any shop
if you have time to spare,
there is always someone coming out
saying they bought nothing there
nothing is a funny thing
it is not there at all,
but countries go to war
over nothing, as i recall
if you spend all your money
you still have nothing left to show,
and when you die
you always take it with you when you go
to some it's a religion
which really is quite clever,
for when you come to think of
nothing lasts forever.
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this poem is nicely written. i like it a lot! great job. i hope to read more from you.
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very true. good job with this.
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Thank you for the comments,I appreciate it,and you are right it is a serious comedy,glad you could see some meaning in it, best wishes---Norman
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Very Good
This is absoulutely an amazing peom. There's war for nothing?! I mean, wow!! Sorry honey! But it's sounds a very serious poem, and of course a very meaningful one. -
Thank you for being so understanding and for the comments,I will not make that mistake again, best wishes---Norman
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Not a problem, really. And, I understand about the error. I just like to read the winners in contests to see if the judging was done fairly. And, in this instance, it appears it was. This is not always the case. As I said, it was a very wonderful idea and well thought out. I enjoyed it very much.
rous -
Thanks for your comments,I appreciate it,I must apologise for withdrawing the poem but it was accidently mistaken for another poem,I'm sorry,I guess I lose out as well, best wishes---Norman
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never mind we all make mistakes some time
here is the link to my next contest if you are interested 
allpoetry.com/Contest/2322877
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Thank you so much for the trophy it's my first and is greatly appreciated,I am so sorry about removing the poem so quickly but it really was an accident,I was removing another poem from a contest that ended a while ago and accidently removed the wrong one,I'm so sorry because it's my loss as well,this was my first Gold,thank you again, best wishes---Norman
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Very nicely stated. You seem to hit the nail on the head. However, I had to track this down from the host. How can people read it if you remove it immediately? It is not fair to the people checking out the winners, or the host. Please leave it up, next time. It is worth reading.
As for a critique, I did find a lot of the lines uneven. The flow was just choppy. I love the message, it is just the delivery was less than satisfying. You made some good points and made me think.
Congratulations.
Thank you for sharing.
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CONGRATULATIONS ON A GOLD CUP.. but oh dear you removed the gold winning poem before everyone go tto see it
maybe next time you could leave it in a little longer if you win again as people like to lok at the winning poems?? -
Thank you very much,glad you like the poem,if it brings a smile to your face then I have achieved something good, best wishes---Norman
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very good
ha ha ha great work! i love the style and the flow in fact i loved everything about this poem..thank you for sharing this with us and keep up the good work..and thank you for the much needed laughter...
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Thank you for your comments on both my poem,I appreciate it,and good luck to everyone in your contest, best wishes---Norman
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This was great. Very cool interpretation of nothing. It was almost riddle'ish. I reallly enjoyed this. Good job and good luck in the contest.
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Thank you for your comment,it is greatly appreciated, best wishes---Norman
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Thanks once again for the comments and applause,it was nothing really, best wishes---Norman
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Exceptionally Good
This is an exceptionally good piece and I really enjoy your style. It's all smooth and just rolls of the tongue effortlessly. I like the mix of humour and seriousness that you have combined to create this excellent piece. -
wow
i am really amazed at the ending
to some it's a religion
which really is quite clever,
for when you come to think of
nothing lasts forever.
its like the whole story was full of humor
and in the end .. bang .. theres the truth
great write!
keep it up!
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Thanks for the comments and the applause,I hope it didn't bring back bad memories, best wishes
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it reminds me when american adults bought their children empty boxes and told them to imagine a present =S
i liked it though!
and i know it goes a lot deeper than just something in a shop window
an intreiguing write
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Thank you for your very kind words,but it was nothing really,lol,your comments are appreciated, best wishes---Norman
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haha... i really like this poem it's awesome! i really like the way you have written it and what you have written it is very clever! my favourite lines in this poem are
"I said, it has a price tag
but there is nothing inside,
she said it's very special
and of course you have to pay,
you don't see many places
with nothing on display,
it seems to be quite popular
you find it everywhere,"
I really liked these lines they made me laugh! you have a great way with words! great write keep writting much love
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Thank you,your comment are appreciated,the idea is to get people to see there is more than one way of looking at everything, best wishes---Norman
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very well written Clown - you seem to pose interesting questions to the reader with every piece you write.
ang -
wow i like this poem alot...
"you can find it in any shop
if you have time to spare,
there is always someone coming out
saying they bought nothing there,
nothing is a funny thing
it is not there at all,
but countries go to war
over nothing, as i recall,"
i loved thoes lines! haha this were pretty clever.
this was a great write keep it up! =]
♥ Lynn
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