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EagleScorpion
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since 2000-03-08
Posts 1644
Here, Now, Forever

0 posted 2003-10-28 08:42 AM



Many sounds of silence keep me where I am today..
For what is worth writing?
What will you ever do that will be remembered?
Does that even matter, I wonder?
What purpose will your name in a few paragraphs in a history book serve to you when you rest well beyond the gates of death?
Think about it..

Still tryin' to find out just what I'm worth..
I'm probably not worth much, I'm sure,
Your greatness isn't measured by the quality of your verse..
Indeed, the best poetry has no words.

I dont want to be a legend.
Most heroes were fools.
Generals on the battlefield.
Two morons in a duel.
building toppling hijackers,
and rich and wealthy robber barons,
native people- killing high seas pioneers we do remember, in earnest.

Still tryin' to find out just what I'm worth..
I'm probably not worth much, I'm sure,
I fear we are equal, when viewed from within...
Indeed, the best poetry has no words.

So what will I do worthwhile here, before I rot and die?
All the pleasure I yearn for, all the love that I deny,
Could surely be found in the mere sparkle
that illuminates from your eyes.
All of my answers can be found there..
Not from horrible poetry.
Or from money in the bank, or how big my paychecks are..
Not from how well I pretend for you.

Still tryin' to find out just what I'm worth..
I'm probably not worth much, I'm sure,
But I'm worth as much as anybody else is..
Indeed, the best poetry has no words.

~..Throughout life, people come and go. Some people come back..~

© Copyright 2003 Joseph Alexander Knob - All Rights Reserved
Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla
1 posted 2003-10-28 08:53 AM


EagleScorpion
And the best painting has no paint. LOL
Its been done. The last I heard the body is worth about .98 cents but that was long ago.
It's probably worth 1.98 today. Whatever your worth enjoy it now. Good write

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
2 posted 2003-10-28 09:25 AM


Well, your intrinsic value is worth a few dollars ~ for its mineral content! lol The other aspects of one's value depends on the effort one puts into his or her own life.

HHH
EA




Enchantress
Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113
Canada eh.
3 posted 2003-10-28 09:27 AM


Amazing write...
Much enjoyed.
Hugs~

~Time has cast a spell on you,
  So you won't ever forget me~

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554

4 posted 2003-10-28 11:32 AM


All the pleasure I yearn for, all the love that I deny,
Could surely be found in the mere sparkle
that illuminates from your eyes.
All of my answers can be found there..

Not from horrible poetry.
Or from money in the bank, or how big my paychecks are..
Not from how well I pretend for you.

Still tryin' to find out just what I'm worth..
I'm probably not worth much, I'm sure,
But I'm worth as much as anybody else is..
Indeed, the best poetry has no words.
==========================================


Methinks you are worth more than you'll ever know poet Joe.

Meknows you are wise beyond your years...
your poetry proves that.
Love this exploration of you....
Well done!!

You're the color of the sky reflected in each store-front window pane ...
You're the whispering and the sighing of my tires in the rain.

J. Browne

Midnitesun
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since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647
Gaia
5 posted 2003-10-28 11:34 AM


your heart alone is worth a fortune
Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989

6 posted 2003-10-28 11:45 AM


So what will I do worthwhile here, before I rot and die?
All the pleasure I yearn for, all the love that I deny,
Could surely be found in the mere sparkle
that illuminates from your eyes.
All of my answers can be found there..
Not from horrible poetry.
Or from money in the bank, or how big my paychecks are..
Not from how well I pretend for you.


YES this says it all....our worth is not found in words or material possesions...but within ourselves.  
very well done Joe!

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