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Stardom

Those who live in the bright spotlight of fame

Soon grow weary of critical acclaim

As targets for media seeking to shame

Their stardom goes nova in a burnt out flame




*Entry for Brian Strand’s contest

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  1. Brown Avatar
    Carol Sunshine Brown
    Date: 6/30/2011 5:02:00 AM
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    A belated congratulations Carolyn on your win in Brian Strand's "One Single Four Line" contest. Love, Carol

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    Ingibo Benson
    Date: 6/18/2011 8:44:00 AM
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    I love this-truth in a beautiful language.
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    Zzzzz Zzzzz
    Date: 6/10/2011 11:16:00 AM
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    So true for many of the so-called (famous for 15 minutes) stars! We seem to be obsessed with celebrity in the modern age. But it really is a conveyor belt of mediocrity, in the main. Real stars pay their dues and stand the test of time. Excellent write! Glad you are feeling a little better, Carolyn. Love and best wishes, Robert.
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    James Fraser
    Date: 6/6/2011 11:22:00 AM
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    It's not a word I desired to have Carolyn. I'm happy being me, because nobody else can. I totally agree with Sophia. Good luck in Brian's contest. It's great to see him back :)
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    Sophia Smith
    Date: 5/28/2011 9:40:00 AM
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    So true, great insight and to make it so poetic, you are insightful.

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    Charles Henderson
    Date: 5/26/2011 2:02:00 AM
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    Yes, is a shame so many are discouraged this a way. Good poem, Charles

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    JSLambert Chinaski domo-MR.ROBOTO
    Date: 5/25/2011 9:25:00 PM
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    I'm diggin the term NOVA. I may borrow that one with your permission...one day!---I love this short n' sweet bit of hot fire spit straight into the soup. I mean spit in a good way.(you know me, off my rocker a little) AND, I haven't located my A. GreenSCAM poem yet, but I will post it shortly. I am posting a semi-political poem called "Altruistic View" here in a minute. Please read, as I think you will enjoy. Your Pal of Pen. ~JSLambert
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    nette onclaud
    Date: 5/24/2011 9:12:00 PM
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    still a mega media star you are . carols... congrats on the acclaimed spot with huggs! lovely in it's reality...
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    Dr.Ram Mehta
    Date: 5/24/2011 2:15:00 PM
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    Cngratulations on the win in the contest of brian, Carolyn
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    Andrea Dietrich
    Date: 5/24/2011 2:04:00 PM
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    Congratulations, CArolyn. A job well done!
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    Rick Parise
    Date: 5/24/2011 12:47:00 PM
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    Congrats ~ Nice..........curious how this poem was birthed..........///so true ~ Blessing to you!!!!!~^Rick

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    RALPH TAYLOR
    Date: 5/24/2011 11:29:00 AM
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    Congrats on your win, Carolyn. Great piece. Nice going. Thanks for your kind words. xxxRalph
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    Francine Roberts
    Date: 5/24/2011 11:07:00 AM
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    congrats on your win Carolyn, wonderful piece, I am amazed at how much poets have accomplished in just 4 lines............Francine
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    Diane Locksley
    Date: 5/24/2011 10:33:00 AM
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    Congratulations on your win in Brian Strand's contest. Best to you, Diane
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    jack horne
    Date: 5/24/2011 10:06:00 AM
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    Many congrats on your win, my friend : ) I would have never known about this one - it was harder to find than Atlantis LOL
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    Dr.Ram Mehta
    Date: 5/23/2011 5:22:00 PM
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    How true? and I agree with you, carolyn
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    iolanda Scripca
    Date: 5/23/2011 11:15:00 AM
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    ...and those paparazzis make it worse...I Know...they are following me everywhere :) Hee, hee, hee! Love, Sis
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    iolanda Scripca
    Date: 5/23/2011 11:15:00 AM
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    ...and those paparazzis make it worse...I Know...they are following me everywhere :) Hee, hee, hee! Love, Sis
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    iolanda Scripca
    Date: 5/23/2011 11:15:00 AM
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    ...and those paparazzis make it worse...I Know...they are following me everywhere :) Hee, hee, hee! Love, Sis
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    Sara Kendrick
    Date: 5/23/2011 10:46:00 AM
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    Reads like a winner to me..There is truth in them there words...Good luck in the contest...Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my two recent posts..Sara
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    binibining P.iNk
    Date: 5/23/2011 10:05:00 AM
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    how very true, Carolyn and so sad really how so many lives have ended this way? btw I just remembered-- you were a hippo before, now an elephant?? Carolyn, I think there must be a more colorful (& thinner! yikes I can only hope to lose the pounds that you lost!) animal out there for you ;) hugs
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    James Foulk
    Date: 5/23/2011 9:44:00 AM
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    you know you are so right, very few people make to the top stay there without no trouble coming there way. they have to learn that once your there, your life is no longer theirs, they have to live a different way. a great piece you wrote for the contest, good luck.

    Foulk Avatar James Foulk Date: 5/23/2011 9:46:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    I have not checked my soup mail yet, but will, thank you for info
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    jack horne
    Date: 5/23/2011 6:56:00 AM
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    Yes, LOL, very true indeed, Carolyn
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    Wilma Neels
    Date: 5/23/2011 5:50:00 AM
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    This is so true Carolyn and yet many of them enjoy even the bad press.. Good luck for BS's contest, love Wilma
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    Caroline Cécile Delacroix
    Date: 5/22/2011 10:07:00 PM
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    Sure does, Carolyn! Very well written and thought out! Good luck in Brian's contest and thank you for your comments, ongoing support and friendship and emails! Much appreciated. Love, Caroline.
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    sarah seraphin
    Date: 5/22/2011 9:58:00 PM
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    * “Yesss * Perhaps They Find More to This Moment In Time * Then Merely Seculars Views * I Believe Tis The Ones Whom Wish to Hold Tightest Unto The Chains of This Blink of An Eye Life * Whom Truly In The End Suffer Most * I Love Your Compassion In This Wonderfully Expressed Verse* Dear Gifted & Beautiful * Priceless Carolyn. * A Light Shining In Nova Delight * Hugs & Kissses * Kissses & Hugs * With Lips of Luv * Sarah” *
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    Anthony O. Mitchell Jr.
    Date: 5/22/2011 8:58:00 PM
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    I'm with you on this one, and I wish you good luck in the contest too.
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    Andrea Dietrich
    Date: 5/22/2011 8:47:00 PM
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    And yet some of them benefit off the negative press. The world is a strange place, CArolyn. Oh, and thanks for letting me know on the footles thing. maybe next time!! Luv, Andrea
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    Barbara Gorelick
    Date: 5/22/2011 6:00:00 PM
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    There is a big price to pay with fame..good one LNC..last line a killer. Love, BG

    Devonshire Avatar Carolyn Devonshire Date: 5/22/2011 7:09:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Inspired by Charlie Sheehan, LNC. We see this happen so often. Robert Blake, OJ and Tiger Woods as well.
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    cory long
    Date: 5/22/2011 3:20:00 PM
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    this is very true with anyone who has been in the spot light for a long time. nice write cory
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