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G. A. Webb Member
since 2000-01-21
Posts 441Stanton, California, USA |
I may not have money nor do I have looks And the wisdom I've gained did not come from books The people I've hung with were scoundrels and crooks I am what I am and it's just what you see For that which I am is just simply me I've soared in the heavens and sailed through the skies I've dealt with the devil and saw through the lies I've felt a great love through a soft pair of eyes My experiences now I tell unto thee For that which I am is just simply me I've abused the innocent and felt a great shame Looking back on it now it was me to blame When they call for the guilty they'll scream out my name This is now how I know it will be For that which I am is just simply me I've gambled my heart and paid a high toll Through the long road of life alone I must stroll Surprisingly enough it strengthens my soul At least that's how I expect it to be For that which I am is just simply me Not born with riches nor was I with fame But now in the end it all seems the same Life I have found is just a strange game What will become of me now we'll just have to see For that which I am is just simply me G.A. Webb |
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Little_Spyro Senior Member
since 2000-01-09
Posts 659San Diego, CA, USA |
Do I hear the voice of experience? Yes, I think I do... This poem makes so much sense...thanks for posting it, G. A. "Weird?! No, 'weird' is when you apply your human rules to where they shouldn't be applied. That's why it seems strange to you." --Ttark |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Direct and reflective. Perhaps simply written and simply shared, but from an intricate plane of reference. Nicely done, G.A. Claire |
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simplyYRREHS Member
since 2000-01-03
Posts 162 |
Must admit, the title caught me...always appreciative of "simply" anything  . Wonderfully written expressions here, Webb!"The finest qualities of our nature, like the bloom on fruits, can be preserved only by the most delicate handling. Yet, we do not treat ourselves nor another thus tenderly." ~Henry David Thoreau |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is wonderful, G.A.! Experience can teach us much, can't it? Well done! Denise |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
G.A.- Nice poetic commentary on the foibles of life. Strength carries it's own weight. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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JOY 14 Senior Member
since 1999-09-22
Posts 1419Wisconsin USA |
The title caught my eye too. I have come to realize that being simply me is all I can be. Enjoyed this. Joy |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
There is nothing not top quality about this poem. The words are excellent, the form, rhyme and meter are on the money and the thoughts portrayed are exact...making reading extremely enjoyable. Fine work on display here. |
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Ted Reynolds Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 331 |
The next challenge, of course, is to become *more* than just simply me, as if that was all you *could* be . . . which M. Webb is probably working on right now. Best wishes. Oh, yes, and I did like the poem. |
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Gene Senior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 935Colorado, USA |
This how great poems read. It has a beautiful flow and I like the way you repeat that one line. Very nicely written. ~Gene |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Very well written GA. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Nicely done, Greg - You've artfully portrayed a great message here - I'm looking forward to reading lots more..  Nancy |
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G. A. Webb Member
since 2000-01-21
Posts 441Stanton, California, USA |
Gee, I thought that nobody would like this because it was too much of a personal reflection. Thank you all for your wonderful comments. Your support means a great deal and motovates me to write on. Once again, thank you all. G Regret not that which you have done, Rather that which you haven't |
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Alina Le Ann Junior Member
since 2000-01-30
Posts 40INDIANA |
Very well done! I truly enjoyed this poem....you have quite a talent that I wish I had!!!  |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
You write well, my friend, and I liked the fact that it was a personal reflection. makes it more interesting to know the person. I've written one of those telling my whole life in a capsule. It's very revealing. Keep writing Liz |
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mariee66 Senior Member
since 2000-01-30
Posts 596Recess, OfYourMind |
That is stumbling down lifes rocky road~ With age comes wisdom... your poem reflects that~ Beautifully done~ Marie~ "Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind; And therefore is wing'd Cupid painted blind." The Bard |
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