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And when his number was called He stood before the judges' panel Ready to make his statement. Their question: 'What do you seek?' To which he replied: 'I seek the means to endless fame, fortune, and the adoration of millions. It is my gift I give them so that they may forever know my name.' But drowning in his bottomless well of pride He was not prepared for their answer: 'In a world where you know nothing, Where every event you've ever lived through has been almost entirely out of your control, You covet the higher status, like millions of those around you. Yet you did not know what you ask, for you assumed It was your right to take by force. Only select few reach the status you seek Only to learn the same lesson we offer you today: It is not of God, and so you do not desire it.’ It was then he disappeared forever into the shadows, Where it was his only role to observe The strange and curious world within his heart. It was then he truly learned to stay silent and remain anonymous To all save those who wished to listen And could resonate with what he had to say.

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Date: 6/4/2009 5:57:00 PM
You have mail, Yoni.
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Date: 6/4/2009 4:58:00 PM
Well, Yoni, You've done it again. You have written another deep poem to poder. I love thinking. Thanks. Lovingly, Dane
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Date: 6/4/2009 7:24:00 AM
Awesome. A Great Lesson. Keep Up The Writing. The Lost Poet.
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Date: 6/2/2009 12:48:00 PM
Profoundly wonderful here, Yoni. The only question is, "Who have we loved and who have we allowed to love us?" ... all the fame in the world can't replace "the strange and curious world within our heart" ... just awesome. And yes, the "T" capitalized in my, Voyeur, is exactly what you suggested ... a spiritual Truth ... smile ... so glad you're here at the Soup !!
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Date: 6/2/2009 10:39:00 AM
wow.... thats great stuff... My opinion, question marks always gives the reader a different type of journy. Its like your reading along while you are also part of the poem itself, enjoyed and have a great day.
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Date: 6/2/2009 8:45:00 AM
Mail for you good friend
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Date: 6/1/2009 1:25:00 PM
This poem has so much depth--a lot for the reader to think about. I've already read it a couple of times trying to take it in. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Karen
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Date: 6/1/2009 1:17:00 PM
Are minds are in similar fields today friend. My question on the above thought provoking write is....I would think it would be.....and so you are denied it. Light & Love
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Date: 6/1/2009 9:11:00 AM
Yoni excellent poem - outstanding conclusion that ended so profound - Loved this poem poem bro - God Bless, MJ
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Date: 6/1/2009 7:11:00 AM
Excellent, my friend! So well structured and expressed... and what a moral! BRAVO!!! Keith
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Date: 5/31/2009 2:27:00 PM
Perhaps this intriguing write reflects your own angst, Yoni. Just remember, there are some of us "who wish to listen." In fact, I have stayed silent by choice many times. If no one understands what we say, we feel very alone. Excellent writing, Yoni! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 5/31/2009 2:23:00 PM
silence is worth more than gold many times,fortune fame etc.,all these will come to an end,what remains is the heart and soul--beaautiful write--charma
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Date: 5/31/2009 1:34:00 PM
This is a nice lesson, so useful and right, you nailed it with this!!! Indeed, it is better to stay in the shadows some times, just doing stuff without anybody knowing about the person that executed such actions....so wise indeed; thanks for the experience!!!=)
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