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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore 
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Finally grown, the school leaver stepped out into the bright promising world expectantly Little did he know that ignoring malicious rumours, dealing with two-faced hypocrites, fending off sharp daggers, coming to terms with favouritism, were part and parcel of his job scope They conflicted with everything he had been taught They drained the colour out of black and white til everything was shades of grey Confused and weary, he no longer knew what to believe [This message has been edited by kaile (edited 11-17-2000).] |
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Romy Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1170Plantation, Florida |
How true! Young and ready to take on the world, we jump right into it, never fully prepared until we experience it first-hand!Great Poem! |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Book learning... a great foundation of knowledge that is slowly eroded by the truth of reality. Were that the world was so simple as to play by the rules. Good luck! |
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Dopey Dope
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Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
I really liked this poem......theory and practice......sometimes the practice is what let's you down due to the immense amount of dedication. In this case.....dedication to understand the truth. good one.  I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust. I hate your socks. I'd like to burn them! |
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Moon Dust
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177Skelmersdale, UK |
ah reminds me of me when I left school. so true. Life has got to chnage, Nothing stays the same, Soon it will be time, For me to move on. |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
This is a sad tale of shattered ideals, and probably all too often true. Life does look so much easier when we're young, doesn't it? To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
Kaile, Great expetations are often dashed by bitter reality. Hold on to your ideals and make a positive change in this world as you have the opportunity. Good thoughtful read. Dennis :^) Moonbeams radiate When the veiling cloud has passed Playful shadows dance Dennis L. White :^) |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
thank you all....i have often provided a listening ear to friends who have ventured out into the working world and have found that life is full of complexities  just thought that i would pen their thoughts down feeling a bit excited and apprehensive here becos i am starting a new job tomorrow...hope everything goes well [This message has been edited by kaile (edited 11-19-2000).] |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
Try to live your dreams........that's all you can do........... Jon |
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Poertree Senior Member
since 1999-11-05
Posts 1359UK |
"They drained the colour out of black and white til everything was shades of grey" ...a fascinating concept! draining colour (spelt correctly YAY!!!  ) out of the colourless takes this into the realms of metaphor beyond colour into "life" ... nice writing kaile... Philip |
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Mon Cherie
since 2001-10-31
Posts 922Land of Never-ending Summers |
They drained the colour out of black and white til everything was shades of grey ~~~~~~~ I really like this, black and white meaning what we learn in school and from textbooks, and the areas of grey... Much enjoyed. I recall saying the same thing to my boss on the last day of my internship. "What have you learnt" he asked. I said,"That reality is different from the perfect scenarios out of the school textbook" _,,,^.^,,,_ |
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