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Noblesse Oblige
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Noblesse Oblige |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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I am a debtor, so are you - To spread what light we have, In every thing we say and do- In every thing I am. We dwell within a world today- Where many hearts are dark To knowledge, art, the gift of words We must needs stir a spark. "But! no one cares," some do protest They care not for our work- We still must strive to do our best- Our duty not to shirk. For media, computer games, Have robbed the youth today Entrancing them the books to shun And wasting time away. For time, most precious of our gifts And minds...our great resource- Are daily wasted in our land- Which leaves US no recourse. To give our all to capture hearts With literary skills- And stir a hunger for the arts- Manipulate their wills. You ask me, “Why? tis not my fault- The world is not my liege- To those with gifts, as we possess There is Noblesse Oblige. ------------------ Live large, people! ~GS~ |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
I agree wholeheartedly!  |
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Watcher666 Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606 |
Bravo,Sir....truly excellent! ------------------ Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you. |
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DreamEvil Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 2396 |
I for one, am content to revel in my Darkness. Good verse though. ------------------ Nothing is worse than sorrow, except perhaps disdain. I'll be myself tomorrow, tonight I'll feel the pain. DreamEvil© |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is fantastic! I'm finding more great ones in the 'further back pages' tonight! Great message in this one! Couldn't agree with you more!  And you've said it so well!------------------ Denise |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Very nice, GS - Methinks I like it - Of course, I see those young minds every day, so I have a special appreciation for this work... |
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