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About This Poem

On the Soles of your Shoes

Diamonds are so cheap
only the excessive greed
of man, his profit
create a shortage of such,
gullibility a joy!

2013 Harry J Horsman

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  1. Dietrich Avatar
    Andrea Dietrich
    Date: 2/17/2013 4:21:00 PM
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    Just coming by to say hi. I can't spend lots of time here today. HOping you are having an excellent weekend!
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    bl devnath
    Date: 2/13/2013 4:13:00 PM
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    It's an attack from the back door. Nice style you applied hereto. It's a wonderful truth for greedy beings. My friend, your style of writing is excellent all the time, I like and love. Always...., bl
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    Lucilla Carrillo
    Date: 2/10/2013 5:46:00 AM
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    I agree with you. It' all about money and being greedy. I am not greedy and don't have much money, but I have friends that I treasure. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla
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    Laura Breidenthal
    Date: 2/9/2013 4:21:00 PM
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    Wonderful point, Harry! Your poems are so full of wisdom and light. Thanks for enlightening me Always, Laura
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    DON JOHNSON
    Date: 2/9/2013 3:19:00 PM
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    4 the super rich, the bullys fate, what's in store, 4 the hogs debate, very true Harry mate, but will they slip through the, camels needle eye gate, when judgement comes, true blue, when money wont suck you through, a pain in the ole prostate, get it gone the ill gotten dues, how do it go "the rich have more chance, of slipping a camel through the eye of a needle, than entering the kingdom of heaven" ? Don re: On the Soles of your Shoes Harry J Horsman
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    Sara Kendrick
    Date: 2/9/2013 8:59:00 AM
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    Your visit was uplifting..Sara
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    kash poet
    Date: 2/9/2013 6:02:00 AM
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    So very true Harry.Love this Tanka.
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    Owen Yeates
    Date: 2/9/2013 1:32:00 AM
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    Hi Harry good morning to you, great message in this tanka as always, all the best Owen
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    Toquyen Harrell
    Date: 2/8/2013 9:26:00 PM
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    I think I must be gullible as I bought the idea, lol :) Great write, Harry!
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    Poet Destroyer A
    Date: 2/8/2013 8:19:00 PM
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    A wonderful poem..Dear Harry... LINDA
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    Annie Lander
    Date: 2/8/2013 2:10:00 PM
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    just remember all that glitter is not gold. pondering thoughts with " On the soles of your shoes..
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    SCRIBE ML
    Date: 2/8/2013 11:42:00 AM
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    Yes sir! If they tell the truth, it would depreciate the glare; their bank accounts sparkle!
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    Mystic Rose
    Date: 2/8/2013 10:50:00 AM
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    I like the message and the originality in which you portray the real value of a diamond, hold the cut to the sun and watch it glisten, your a keep Harry Horsman, Sweet! xxx
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    bl devnath
    Date: 2/8/2013 10:35:00 AM
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    Reality is worded nicely. Thanks for your comments. Loved always, bl
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    Connie Gildersleeve
    Date: 2/8/2013 10:00:00 AM
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    So true Harry. A great tanka. Not much into jewelry as I've gotten older. Warm Smiles, Connie
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    Becca Lucas
    Date: 2/8/2013 7:35:00 AM
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    Great little gem of a poem, Harry :)
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    Chris D. Aechtner
    Date: 2/7/2013 9:06:00 PM
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    Yeah, Harry, the truth shines in this tanka of yours, and truth shines brighter in the mind, than a diamond can to the eye. You asked about the word: Attawapiskat, from my poem title. Attawapiskat is the name of several things all connected: a town in northern Ontario, the name of a Reservation, and the First Nation name of the Northern Cree....it has an even more ancient root, which is part of the Cree genesis mythology. In Cree, Attawapiskat can mean: "People who came from the parting of the Stone/Rock."

    Aechtner Avatar Chris D. Aechtner Date: 2/7/2013 9:10:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    As in relation to the Canadian Shield plate-rock of the Hudson/James Bay area where many Northern Cree make their home.
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    Donna Jones
    Date: 2/7/2013 7:06:00 PM
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    Yes profit creates shortage of such is a great line. Wonderful....
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    Andrea Dietrich
    Date: 2/7/2013 6:39:00 PM
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    DEEP and a good one, HArry. so clever this is!!
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    Demetrios Trifiatis
    Date: 2/7/2013 5:20:00 PM
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    Dear Harry, True! The greed of man diminishes our species, only poems like this elevate us again to our desired status!
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    Richard Lamoureux
    Date: 2/7/2013 3:34:00 PM
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    I am lucky to be with a woman who is nt enthralled by Diamonds. It has saved me thousands of dollars over the years. Great Tanka Harry.
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    Debra Squyres
    Date: 2/7/2013 12:58:00 PM
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    Never was interested in having them...good tanka !!
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    Sara Kendrick
    Date: 2/7/2013 12:53:00 PM
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    Creative work..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Thanks for stopping by.Sara
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    Mehnaz Veetil
    Date: 2/7/2013 12:27:00 PM
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    agree 10 on 10,Harry,...(. but I like them, sshh)... :-)
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    Anne Lise Andresen
    Date: 2/7/2013 11:30:00 AM
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    So true in a lovely poem, Harry. - Have a nice day. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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    Keith Bickerstaffe
    Date: 2/7/2013 11:08:00 AM
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    A fine TANKA my friend, with excellent word use and a significant message. Well done!! Best wishes, Keith
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    Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
    Date: 2/7/2013 11:03:00 AM
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    True harry, diamonds are not important love and people are xx


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