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The Bottom of the Tree

I am beginning to see, what makes the world go round, and I am quiet disturbed, at some of the things I have found. The higher you get, the rules begin to change, what once you were taught, now is not the same. Never lie, never steal, do what is right, cling to what is real. Every promotion, brings some change, the higher you go, the more you gain. These kind of jobs, are not for me, I am very content, at the bottom of the tree.

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James Fraser

Date: 5/30/2009 2:13:00 AM

A poem so very true, James

Michael Jordan

Date: 9/30/2008 11:51:00 PM

Thats right - You know when we trade in our values and morals for anything is when that thing goes bad - maybe not right away but at some point it will all crumble - I have learned to value things like lending a helping hand to those in need regardless of what the need is as long as its not the wrong type of need - Christy this is a wonderful poem - God Bless

Deneen White

Date: 9/30/2008 4:06:00 PM

Christy this is so true, it seems that as you climb the copporated later in soceity the things that you were taught that were wrong are now okay, I too would be better being at the bottom of the tree, awesome write, take care D-ncye

John Loving Iii

Date: 9/29/2008 4:53:00 PM

good thoughts and i agree there is so much corruption higher up the tree. contentment is best and easier to sleep. JHL

Carrie Richards

Date: 9/29/2008 4:17:00 PM

I agree...the trunk of a tree is stronger, solid and has it's roots in the ground. Good job! ~ Carrie

Christopher Higgins

Date: 9/29/2008 3:24:00 PM

I love the humility that this poem shows. It flowed very well and such an easy read. Thank you for this.

Ronald Bingham

Date: 9/29/2008 2:46:00 PM

Money doesn't buy everything and those are the things this old world needs, and I am glad to see that it hasn't corrupted your values either. I had you pegged from the get-go that you were a mighty fine person and my opinion hasn't changed one iota. Your friend always, Ron

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 9/29/2008 12:32:00 PM

I know exactly what you mean. That is where i belong too, where want is naught to be, and the rewards of spirit are all the more..excellent, and creative poem of grace. Love Kristin