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Danny Cobb
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since 2008-07-09
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0 posted 2008-07-11 07:55 PM


We often want to be someone else
And walk in another's shoes,
Because our life ain't so hot--
And is givin' us the blues!

The grass seems often greener
The other side of the fence,
But often it is put-on
A big facade and pretense.

Don't judge a book by cover
It's proof lies all inside,
The glamor may sell the book
But the truth is there hid inside.

I heard a saying once
And a lot of sense it is makin',
It said "JUST BE YOURSELF--
'CAUSE EVERYONE ELSE IS TAKEN!"

No one can be a better you
You've cornered the market there,
So just try to be Your Best--
Then you'll find Joy to spare!



© Copyright 2008 Danny Cobb - All Rights Reserved
Prasad Nataraj
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since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149
Bangalore,India
1 posted 2008-07-12 03:52 AM


Hi Danny, I like being myself too, something I learnt from one of my national leader in India. (Subash Chandra Bose). Your poem so reminds me of my hero. Prasad
nourzihane
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since 2008-07-10
Posts 254
Algeria
2 posted 2008-07-12 04:47 AM


sir.... dany cobb....


if there was criticism
i i'll criticise  my words because
didn't express enough
toward creativity your pen

my respect

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236
Eternity
3 posted 2008-07-12 04:52 AM


Beautifully put and wise!

Love,
Margherita

HopeS
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since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596
Perth Western Australia
4 posted 2008-07-12 06:04 AM


Good message and wise words

Hope

graeshine2006
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since 2008-06-03
Posts 368
The Prairie Lands, USA
5 posted 2008-07-12 09:46 AM


Danny - Thanks - I had been wanting to write a poem about just this subject, but words weren't coming to me... I think that is because you had them all!  

Library........

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
6 posted 2008-07-12 10:11 AM


Hi, Danny! I'm pleased to make your acquaintance! Loved the spirit of this write!
I couldn't agree more!

"I heard a saying once
And a lot of sense it is makin',
It said "JUST BE YOURSELF--
'CAUSE EVERYONE ELSE IS TAKEN!"

~ absolutely have to remember that saying! Thanks! It's a gem!

"The grass seems often greener
The other side of the fence,
But often it is put-on
A big facade and pretense."

~ That brings to mind the humorous book "The Grass Is Greener Over the Septic Tank" by Erma Bombeck.

Enjoyed the read, Danny!

Giving you a warm, welcoming pip hug,

EA

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