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Forgotten Star

In her days of glory she was a Movie Star A symbol of beauty, even from afar Winning a couple of Academy Awards Her fame and fortune were in the Cards But the years had crept upon her face Now wrinkled by time's inevitable embrace She had gotten weak and could not stand Without being given a helping hand Now she's tucked away in some obscure place Faded are her beauty and grace Her memories now are often scarred She had now become a forgotten Star

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/22/2012 10:31:00 PM

maycongratulations in Susan's, "forgotten" contest.. have your self a good night. ;-) always~PD

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/20/2012 11:16:00 AM

Hey, this is a great way to do that contest and I see you are on the winners' list. Congratulations, my friend!!

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/18/2012 5:57:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved win in Susan's "Forgotten" contest Joseph. Love, Carol

Vicky Tsiluma

Date: 7/18/2012 2:00:00 AM

It's sad how fame can turn into a faded memory. Congrats on your win Joseph!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 7/17/2012 8:15:00 PM

congrats Joseph on a fabulous write and win luv.. amazing words to share ..

Ralph Taylor

Date: 7/17/2012 1:45:00 PM

Congrats, Joe. Sad and touching. Great job. Kudos. Ralph

Joseph May
Date: 7/17/2012 7:48:00 PM

thanks Ralph

David Williams

Date: 7/17/2012 12:15:00 PM

Joseph congrats on your win..David

Joseph May
Date: 7/17/2012 7:48:00 PM

thanks David

Joyce Johnson

Date: 7/17/2012 9:09:00 AM

Once the bloom is off the rose... congratulations on your win. Love, joyce

Joseph May
Date: 7/17/2012 7:46:00 PM

thanks Joyce

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 7/17/2012 7:37:00 AM

Congrats on your win...it is sad when our idols grow old..just like us. BG

Joseph May
Date: 7/17/2012 7:43:00 PM

thaks Barbara

Black Eyed Susan

Date: 7/17/2012 7:12:00 AM

Congratulations on your #3 win in my contest! how heartbreaking to be this star - I like how you said "tucked away", showing it's not by her choice, and memories "scarred" because it's a bitter pill to swallow after such adoration :)

Joseph May
Date: 7/17/2012 7:43:00 PM

thank you Susan...I am glad I was able to place in your contest...after the fame comes the stark realities of life when They are weak and feeble...

Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 7/16/2012 11:31:00 AM

A sad write for sure,,Joseph!Wishing you well!! Mikki

Wilma Neels

Date: 7/15/2012 12:27:00 PM

A sad write Joseph you have captured the theme perfectly.. :) Wilma

Terry O'Leary

Date: 7/12/2012 3:27:00 PM

Very touching... very nice! Terry

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/11/2012 11:51:00 AM

It was such a pleasure to read your poetry today Joseph. Thank you for letting me know I did a boo boo on my poem. I hope to be able in the next few weeks to find the time and energy to read and comment. May you walk through the inspirational garden that you may continue to write and share your poetry with us. Love, Carol

Tanya Harrington

Date: 7/10/2012 2:47:00 PM

Well done, so sad for the forgotten greats! :) Tanya

Joseph May
Date: 7/10/2012 7:03:00 PM

thank you Tanya...yes fame is a fleeting thing