Gold Pile

There once was a joy to behold,
A glorious pile of gold,
But the riches were cursed
Making folks do their worst
So their gold pile would grow by twofold.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 6/6/2012 12:29:00 PM
When I click on one of your poems I know it will be exceptional Edward. Thank you for sharing your words with us. I hope all is well with you and yours. I will stop back again soon. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/9/2011 12:02:00 AM
A good way to describe the world's greed too, Edward!
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Date: 12/9/2011 12:02:00 AM
I see this won in some contest? A belated congrats then!
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Date: 7/13/2011 1:30:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Ed. Nice going. Ralph
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Date: 7/13/2011 12:35:00 PM
Congrats Edward on your HM with this wonderful write luv.. enjoy special honor for creativity luv.
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Date: 7/13/2011 9:12:00 AM
Congratulations Edward for your win in the contest "A Poem You Like" sponsored by Brian Strand. Love, Carol
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Edward Mccormick
Date: 7/13/2011 12:06:00 PM
Again, very much appreciation to you Carol! The glory of this HM felt so amazing, thank goodness I was drawn to PoetrySoup like a moth to a flame... ~ECMc
Date: 7/13/2011 5:09:00 AM
Good morning and thank you for sharing your poetry with us Edward. I have enjoyed reading your fascinating writing today and will be back again soon to read more. May you have a most wonderful day filled with inspiration. Love, Carol
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Edward Mccormick
Date: 7/13/2011 12:01:00 PM
Well thank you my darling, my Carol, my bell! Your sentiments here have made my heart swell! ~ECMc
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