The reaching words,
so often misconstrued,
a comma or a period out of place,
can bring a pall of bitter wintered thoughts
for something that said with gentle grace.
We must not judge others
by our measure,
Nor use slimy flattery of deceit,
to obtain imagined fame we should know better,
for fool's gold in value has no weight.
Every one of us, seeks to reach our goal,
"variety is the spice of life"
In every poetic pasture you will find
a grinding stone
to sharpen mind's dull knife.
An open mind is like an open door,
we see beyond the walls of blinkered thought,
from every verse I glean a new born dream,
and from every phrase some wisdom I've been taught.
Author notes
Big sister
A contest entry
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Comments
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every line a phrase of truth. Keep the mind open, but not so wide so as to let your won principals out. Nice job and thank you for entering.
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That is a really great title, and your piece is exceptional. Thank you so much for entering the contest, good luck.
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whisper
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Just amazing. One of my favorites so far. Thanks for entering.
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wonderful!
the wording and thoughts really captured my attention
good luck
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Such a true thematic point in regards to poetry or even to people. Every poem and person has something of value to offer. We can't put ourselves above either. Every poem and person has something unique and valuable to afford.
John Carney -
This is a beautiful ars poetica! I really think every word is perfect and each stanza contains wisdom and heart. Good luck in the contest!
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A beautifully composed poem and a sheer pleasure to read--wise and insightful poetry indeed.
Bill
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Oh, you are so tactful and wise.
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Striking Impact
Compassionate sound advice the author gifts to us in this wise piece penned. Reads as a poetic voiced of justice served."to obtain imagined fame we should know better,for fool's gold in value has no weight." This most often applies to a variaty of venue we might undertake also. A smooth compassionate wise penned poetic piece. I enjoyed it's depth of thought.
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I am stunned and speechless. Amazing each and every word and line
Your voice is strong with this one. I have nothing more to say cause just WOW , lol
But could you please add into author notes or message me which family member you would like to be if you win
Thank you and Good Luck
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WHOA ~
Amazing. I'm like pretty much speechless! The style is wowing, the visuals, the depth is just 'no-words-for-it'
I still can't get over how a write can have so much meaning and so many different concepts strung together. It's amazing!
L6 *the others*
I think think the 'the' might be an unessecary article.
Thanks for this pleasure.
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