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Lust for Gold... (NOT the Olympics One...)
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Lust for Gold... (NOT the Olympics One...) |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium 
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Lust for Gold Digger digging the golden dusty dirt, Miner mining in barren smoky desert; Digging in search of glittering gold, Struggling with pain and growing old. Dead El Dorado lies asleep in her grave, With wayward men who once were brave; Pervasive lures of vast riches and fame, Greed contributes to mankind's shame. Possessed by lust and personal pride, Attracted by crowd of selfish strides; Lustrous piece of gleaming shiny stone, Blinds eyes in drapes of hungry groans. Revelations like these were forever true, Spoken and written, but never seen through! [This message has been edited by Sudhir Iyer (edited 09-11-2000).] |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Sudhir-My friend....I cannot not believe that this has made it this far without being touched BUT I am so happy to have caught it first. This is so wonderful and so very true.....you have such boundless thoughts in this world and you share them all so well. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Sudhir, my friend a lusty poem |
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ma miller Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 806 |
ditto that, Mark ... this is a nifty little work here Sudhir ... [This message has been edited by MA Miller (edited 09-11-2000).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
sudhir--I love the way your mind works...so Sudhirsque.... this poem is great! |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Mark, it is just a plummet phenom, I suppose... I shudder to think of the day when people would decide not to read what I write... but that is always a possible outcome, isn't it? like life, of course, that has to fade away... But, you, my friend, came by, read this one, and this piece is blessed with hope... ok, enuff of phil-o-sofie  ... What I mean to say is Thanks a lot...  Kethry, I am glowing with the glow-lighter marks all over my face in smiles... ThanksMA, I like the word nifty there... and btw I also suddenly remember an early (at Passions) poem from you.. somethng by the name of chasing fool's gold (if I am not mistaken...) that was incredible my friend... Thanks...  Martie... Thank you so much for the smile that you have given me... regards to all, sudhir |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
It seems like man's slavery to money and wealth has been going on for while, you would think that we would have learned by now. excellently wriiten and thought provoking as always. "I have penned epitaphs on snow, and written my legacy in dust." self quote. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
"Greed contributes to mankind's shame." Sudhir, so many excellent lines in this piece, but this one pulled the most. A shrewd bit of writing, my friend, and masterfully composed. I so enjoy your work. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Standing ovation Sudhir. The imagery of man panning for gold is vivid. Excellent write, as usual.  |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Brian, Thanks so much, my friend for coming by in the midst of your vacation... Claire, Thanks a lot for picking the line that you felt the most in the poem... and as always you have kind words for me... Thanks again Eloise, I am taking a bow, for your kindest of ovations... Thanks regards to all, sudhir |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Golden is your poetry and the words that make them such Love Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Thanks Tracie for such high words of praise... regards, sudhir |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Sudhir - I really this piece - the telling of the desperate days, when fortunes were made 20 feet away, and grubstakes were gambled that the vein would not play out. You've captured all of this very well. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Thanks a great deal, my friend... so glad to see you in this thread... regards, sudhir |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
I do love the tales you weave Sud!!! Great work...and there shall NEVER come a day when I wouldn't read what you wrote! I may be delayed a day or two...but I will always come |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Oh butterflies~ Thank you so much my friend... for all the tremendously kind words... regards, sudhir |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Sudhir~ I love it when a piece of poetry causes me to pause and reflect on a place, a time or someone. This passed muster, sir ! Very adept are you at sparking thoughts. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Marge, Many many thanks for your lovely response... regards, sudhir |
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