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Open Poetry #31

Gresham's Law

nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

0 posted 2004-04-06 02:17 PM

Gresham's Law

~*~

How much strength does it take
to walk away from one life,
but not to another?

I don't want to be here
expressing words that go to no one,
meaning nothing, having no outcome.

Watching others make their way,
either real or fantasy doesn't matter.

Everytime I think my path is greener,
and I try to cherish what there is of it,
the richness of hope becomes diseased.
And all progress made is lost,
washes away in the day's reign.

If you think I don't try my best,
you are misinformed, but my best
doesn't seem good enough anymore.

I can't be ageless, because the lines
will eventually show.
I can't be open to all that goes against
my inner child and all that I am.

I have no real talent, just compassion
that feeds me and makes me care.
Other than that, I am a teacher...

Remember that saying?
"Those who can, do...
Those who can't, teach."

Gresham's Law
http://www.uta.edu/depken/book/cando.html

"Love is not blind - It sees more and not less, but because it sees more, it is willing to see less."
(Will Moss)

Grover
Senior Member

since 2004-01-27

Posts 1967
London, ON, Canada

1 posted 2004-04-06 02:24 PM

Some very warm and sincere thoughts here.

Professor Gloom
Member Elite

since 2000-07-23

Posts 3082
of Depression

2 posted 2004-04-06 02:38 PM

I believe that Gresham’s Law might apply to some
But not all
Am aware of several teachers that are competent and caring people
That teach because they want to make a difference
And they do make a difference;
Unfortunately
There are some that the law would apply,
If anything it is the fault of the system
Not those good teachers.

Good write

Gloom

LeeJ
Member Patricius

since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

3 posted 2004-04-06 02:40 PM

powerful, very significantly written...wise, and to the point...very good read

bslicker

Member Elite

since 2000-12-04

Posts 2321
state of mind

4 posted 2004-04-06 06:21 PM

bernie

A smile a day keeps the world in smile's.
Bernie Slicker

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