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Midnight Writer
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0 posted 2002-02-28 12:47 PM


You earned yourself a bauble on your chase for gold,
I only wanted wisdom for the day when I grow old.
You got a broach of rhinestones and a ribbon with your name,
Your quest was for riches, I learned to play the game.
I've had a lot of heartache, you've had mostly cheer,
But time is moving swiftly, my reward is almost here.
Decades have come and epochs have faded,
Old Father Time left us shaken and jaded.
Now your goods are buried and hidden in the ground-
But I'll still look for diamonds to illuminate my crown....


"No matter how great you are, you'll never be greater than yourself."

© Copyright 2002 Cathy Leming - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2002-02-28 02:19 AM


A poem full of wisdom and thoughts to ponder.  And I am sure your crown will sparkle with the "real" thing when your name is called.  I loved this MW

~* Imagination is more important than knowledge *~

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2 posted 2002-02-28 07:12 AM



Writer, an age-old message, told in poetic form...a brilliant write...and a Keeper...

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3 posted 2002-02-28 05:49 PM


*bump* to go to not have a second go around.

~* Imagination is more important than knowledge *~

Einstein


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4 posted 2002-02-28 05:55 PM




(smiles) Sooooo beautifully thoughtful, sweet friend, you are a true queen of love and friendship to us all and I know you will encrust your tiara with all the diamonds and jewels of joy you can ever dream of! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet friend, this is very lovely! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Cathy, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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5 posted 2002-03-02 07:09 PM


Nice extended metaphor here... Go for the gusto, indeed...
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6 posted 2002-03-02 07:44 PM


Sometimes the search is the thing. Enjoyed
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7 posted 2002-03-03 10:21 AM


Wow...now there is a ton of truth in this
poem...well said..

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