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Seven Syllables Of Truth
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Seven Syllables Of Truth |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533
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I live not in a castle, Have just modest attire, Refuse to be a vassal Nor grandiose aspire, Money? Minute in passel, Will never know retire, There's freedom in such facile, No budget for a liar. Not mistaken for a czar, Thank God not charged per poem, Have no shiny jaguar car (my ride didn't make it home) I've the nightlife of the stars, Under which I'm free to roam, In my words there's no fumar, For in truth I'm quite at home. Can remember all I've said, Not just words you want to hear, I don't have to turn my head In the passing of the mirror, My co-workers often dread When my boss gives me his ear, Isn't much I leave unsaid, But it's never insincere. I'm just about a pauper (thanks to Washington D.C.) An avid coupon shopper Cashiers hide when they see me, I try to live life proper A credit card refugee, You're tall tale tellin' whopper? Then I'll be avoiding thee. A poetic licensee, Words I sip in endless fount, There's no charge for registry (and I drink in large amounts) While some view such poverty Communistic tantamount, Tis a life of honesty, Tell me please does that not count? |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Tis a life of honesty, Tell me please does that not count...of course it does...what else is there? |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I can see that you are a true poet, though you say you only just 'took this up'...and an honest person is GOOD to find!  *just glad I'm not your boss!  |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Wonderful format and phrasing RSWells ... much enjoyed!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Perhaps there has been a poet here for a score and a half years but I took up the pen just last year and look forward to an honest relationship with this site. |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Wow, the truth just smacks you in the face here. Wonderful write, RS. Looking forward to more. Welcome to Passions. All writing comes |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Boy I wish they all knew you like I do Richard, this was from your heart, and honestly I can say you are about the "most honest darn guy I know", and I loved this poem too ~*~ Remember to tell someone today that you love them as tomorrow may never come ~*~ |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Wow! I'm heartened by the friendly atmosphere here. Thank you all. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Enjoying you immensely! |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
honesty, honor, knowing what life should be, what more can one ask for for the sake of humanity...smile, nice read |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Welcome to Passions RS...after reading? I know you are a welcome addition! Look forward to seeing more of you in the future! |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
It's nice to hear a new voice. Welcome and good luck with your poetry. I haven't been writing for more than a couple of years either. It's easy to get hooked. Joyce |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Thank you very much kind people. "Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to decieve" |
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Sweeetsuz Senior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 770Fresno CA. |
I just finished reading this one at the "other place" and it is just a funny here.... Well written Blessed be and merrily met with good thoughts and feelings to all |
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