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What Price? (For Sven's Challenge -Signature Poem )
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What Price? (For Sven's Challenge -Signature Poem ) |
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Denise
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A man's true measure, it would seem to me Is weighed by spoken word and action, too In sync they play the sweetest harmony Reflecting each the other through and through. Conversely, though, great rancor can be heard Disharmony abounds and proves the soul When actions do not match the spoken word The character’s besmirched and black as coal. Integrity is worth its weight in gold But honor’s fast a rare commodity Man’s virtue seems so easily is sold To purchase passing ease or fantasy. Nobility’s the crown of truthfulness The prize of all who cherish honesty Although they may be lacking grand finesse Their words to me sing like fine poetry. For golden words they speak who walk their talk The rest, to me, it seems, is useless squawk. < !signature--> Denise And slight is the sting of his trouble Whose winnings are less than his worth; For he who is honest is noble, Whatever his fortunes or birth.~~~Alice Cary, ~Nobility~ [This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 02-04-2000).] |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Uh, Denise, you saying our words and actions are supposed to match??? What a concept!  I'm gonna try that some day. Thanks!  Flawless writing, btw......again. |
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Denise
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ROFL Balladeer  (That little guy is cute )Thanks Balladeer, your words are always sweet! |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
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Another splendid effort. about this squawking however... my kids often refer to my singing as squawking.... (useless?) er... nevermind... point taken. |
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SEA 
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since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Denise, I loved this poem, especially when I just got through reading one about a man cheating on his wife! Nothing angers me more than a cheat. I, thank God, have a wonderful man who knows exactly what being a real man is all about. His ex-wife was beyond terrible as was my ex-husband. We both know the value of love. I wish more men (and women) did.-SEA |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Wise words Denise and idea perfectly presented. Loved the last two lines. |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
I'm thinking that you wrote this poem for MY benefit,Sis! And I can use the instruction and encouragement from time to time. My problem kinda lies in getting everything in snyc. Ah something more to work on for Love's sake. Thanks for the poem--it sure has Rhyme & Reason! David |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Denise, what can I say ? They already said it all so well. Would it be ok if I just day I love this poem ? I love this poem !  |
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Denise
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Mike, SEA, Martie, David and Munda, thank you all for your kind comments!  Mike- I sing like that too! SEA- I don't think I could ever trust again after that. That's almost certain death for a marriage in my opinion. I'm glad you have a good one now! Martie- Me too! They were the first ones I thought of! David- I'm sure we can all glean lessons personally when it comes to this! I know I can! Munda- Of course you may! [This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 02-02-2000).] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
A funny sonnet....I love it |
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Denise
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Thanks for reading and commenting, Hoot! Glad you liked it! Denise |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Here's my poem for your challenge Sven! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Great poem, Denise, and very clever. What is the challenge? Liz |
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Denise
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It was a challenge to write something about our Signature verse (if we have one) see that little verse under my poem by Alice Cary? I wrote a poem about nobility, based on her poem by the same name! I'm glad you liked it, Elizabeth! |
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