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graeshine2006
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0 posted 2008-06-21 05:32 PM


Young Andrew Carnagie was terribly poor.
Old Andrew Carnagie had money galore,
In his youth, he vowed to be rich
And here’s how he dug his way out of the ditch.

Every hour he studied and worked.
Never his duties did he shirk.
Small jobs here and there,
Brought bigger jobs handled with care.

He saved all his money and invested in steel.
He finally got rich and thought “man what a deal.”
But it didn’t end there. He was a generous man.
He spread his wealth all over our land.


© Copyright 2008 Debra Grae - All Rights Reserved
XGarapanX
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1 posted 2008-06-21 06:28 PM


But his notable wealth hasn't yet greased my hand, lol!

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TinaTrivett
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2 posted 2008-06-21 06:32 PM


How true. I live close to a Carnegie Library. There were 24 of them built here in Georgia, 2500 in the U.S. and abroad. Each one an artistic masterpiece. He was such a giving man. Nice write.
graeshine2006
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3 posted 2008-06-21 07:26 PM


Ya know - I wrote these awhile ago and even then, I remember thinking "mention the libraries, mention the libraries."  So.. if anyone would like to add a stanza... go for it! We have a Carnagie library in my town also.  With it's own library cat!
Robert E. Jordan
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4 posted 2008-06-21 08:27 PM


Graeshine2006,

I studied at Carnegie Mellon University.  

Andrew was a tough old bird.  He once gave an interesting interview to a news reporter.  When the reporter asked about the inhuman way in which he treated his steel workers, his famous reply was:

"Human, why they're not human, they don't even speak English."

He was probably kidding.

Bobby

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5 posted 2008-06-21 08:32 PM


Deb...

I love the fact that you're researching...

we're not blood...but "kin" isn't always blood...thank goodness! I've enjoyed this so much, but the fact that you did it some time ago, and have just posted it, speaks volumes in my heart.



Auntie


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6 posted 2008-06-22 03:52 AM


These are really fun.
Dark Stranger
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7 posted 2008-06-22 09:51 AM


ms shine..I enjoyed this..I do have a question though... e-mail me?
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8 posted 2008-06-22 10:06 AM


Dear Debra, what a nice way you have. A poem with a little bit of knowledge to boot. Is Karilea your Auntie? How wonderful that must be. She is a pure joy, as are you.

Great poem!

Rich

graeshine2006
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9 posted 2008-06-22 04:05 PM


Yes - Karilea is my aunt.  Kind of "long lost"... or maybe a better way to put it is "recently found".. I had no idea we had so much in common and it's been fun to share this with her! Thanks for the words.
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10 posted 2008-06-24 01:50 AM


I haven't seen a dime from Old Man Carnagie.  Perhaps his hand graced the more...productive sectors of society.  But I have my doubts if he would even be able to appreciate a piece written about him.  Just a guess.  
JamesMichael
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11 posted 2008-06-25 05:44 PM


Enjoyed...James
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12 posted 2008-06-26 06:53 PM


You did a good job with this one, dear Debra!

Love,
Margherita

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13 posted 2008-06-26 07:50 PM


Nice write,  loved the rhyme and the topic.
Welcome to Passions..belated on my part...

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