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staybellmined
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0 posted 2002-04-28 12:19 PM



welcome to the 5 cent box
the box where all my things do dwell
in a realm where no one can tell
welcome to the 5 cent box
mixed ideas and hidden agendas
good intentions and half formed thoughts
all packed in one little space
discounted and priced to move
everything in the box for 5 cents
take it all or take nothing
it's up to you to decide
I can't force you to be happy
though if I could I'd do it
if only the guilt would be bearable
but it isn't, I should know
I feel guilty when I tell you no
whether I'm wrong or right it doesn't matter
so let me sell the things I just don't need
the things that make us bruise and bleed
a little bit of pride
a dab of stubbornness
and a pinch of sanity
all placed in the 5 cent box
it's better than a set of building blocks
so come one come all
have a steal before it's gone
it's everything to some and something to everyone
welcome to the 5 cent box

if it bleeds seven days and doesn't die, then it's something you should be happy to get.

© Copyright 2002 James - All Rights Reserved
Sunshine
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1 posted 2002-04-28 01:52 PM



A most interesting and provocative piece...you made me read it three times...

thank you!

passing shadows
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2 posted 2002-04-28 02:01 PM


very interesting...I like the concept of this
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3 posted 2002-04-28 04:09 PM




(sigh) Wow, I love the creative thoughts behind these words, sweet friend, I think every now and then we do feel we need to tidy ourselves up a bit so we sell our deceits and odd-ends like some flea market and just want others not to see the value in them! (big hugggssssss) This is powerful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

passing shadows
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4 posted 2002-04-30 05:41 AM


please do go round again! Love this one too much, forgive.
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5 posted 2002-05-01 10:10 AM


Interesting read.  Let's have more
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