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Ideals By Laura

I had a collection stashed under dust The feeling came over me with a wind and a rush So I built my dreams Out of impossible extremes I found a place where my soul talks in rhyme And I answer back to it from time to time But I’ll never give up what make me tick Even if my ego takes a lick I shall set my goals On pale paper or paper with holes And I will rattle doors with a thunderous bang And listen to the voice of experience that sang Every now and then I’ll bite more than I can chew And kick myself in the ass when I’m feeling blue I won’t put off what can be done today And I hope to keep writing till I’m old and gray

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 3/17/2009 4:04:00 PM
The emotion comes through your words in this poem. I think we all can relate to goals set too high to reach. Yes, keep on writing and sharing it with us! Karen
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Date: 3/11/2009 9:12:00 PM
Excellent poetry, Laura! Your poetic heart speaks so beautifully in this. You go girl! Thank you for your kind words! Love, Robin
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Date: 3/11/2009 8:55:00 PM
Whoa, stunning words, the last stanza is so true...Raul
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Date: 3/11/2009 9:14:00 AM
Laura, your "ego" will never "take a lick" when you write great poetry like this. Love the last verse; writers keep coming back for more abuse, don't they? Love, Carolyn
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Date: 3/11/2009 1:20:00 AM
Laura you go girl - get some you only live this life once and it does zoom by - God Bless, MJ
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Date: 3/10/2009 8:26:00 AM
Good for you Laura! You have a strong conviction and that is admirable indeed. Well done. Love, Shar
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Date: 3/9/2009 8:50:00 PM
Deep write with a powerful message..One that many can relate to.I often put off and put off until it's too late when I could have done it the first day but I guess I was too lazy.. I learned the hard way and now the voice of reason is once again in control!~Awesome~ God Bless *Tyesha
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Date: 3/9/2009 6:10:00 PM
I hear you Laura!! I identify with this poem, as I often have the same thoughts, have definitely bit off more than I can chew at times...and have to listen to the voice of experience! You said it perfectly! ~ Carrie
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