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The Postage Stamp

I have traveled the world Across the oceans and great lands I have seen this earth from high above A majestic orb in clouded beauty From afar the pain of man, unseen I have exposed myself Like a naked Rembrandt on display I was seen in the museum of the common man As I journeyed far and wide No one took any notice, of my quiet observations All my voyages have ended So now I sit tranquil in the corner One day, someone will discover me And see, the stories I have to tell Of kings and Queens, and lovers lost I may even tell a tale of woe A sad story, buried in old archives Of a love that was both great and sad For those in love who never knew The love letter lost, postage due

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 6/26/2013 11:28:00 PM
My favorite is the second stanza. That really resonated with me! :) Lovely! My father is an avid stamp collector, but I mean...he takes it seriously. Stamps and coins are his passion and it is so sad that none of us kids have that passion...Wish I could send you some....
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Date: 6/26/2013 10:56:00 PM
Lovely poem my friend. Have many here ready to send you. ......Seren
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 6/26/2013 10:59:00 PM
wow, would I be imposing to much if I asked you to deliver them personally?
Date: 6/26/2013 9:35:00 PM
This was inspired as I used to collect stamps as a child, and have since started collecting again! I consider stamps small works of art. Oh And if anyone is kind enough to wish to send me some..... Just email me!!!! :)
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