Lin Lane Poet Grook

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A Look At Vanity In a Grook

In this cruel world full of insanity,
fueled by selfishness and greed,
you could lose your life
if you want more than you need
by burning in a bonfire
of your vanity.



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 February 13, 2016
 Grook Contest by Silent One

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Andrea Dietrich February 18, 2016 at 7:57 PM very WELL DONE!! playing on your bonfire word. Love it, Lin. Congrats.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma February 17, 2016 at 11:27 PM Congrats on ur superb winning grook Lin.

Susan Gentry February 17, 2016 at 8:55 PM Congratulations on your win!

Sandra Haight February 17, 2016 at 9:12 AM Wise words for sure, Lin, and nicely written. Congrats on your win. Hugs, Sandra

Nette Onclaud February 17, 2016 at 8:51 AM image-laden, lin...congrats on your fine win!..huggs

Janice Canerdy February 16, 2016 at 11:45 PM Congrats on your win, Lin. Janice Lin Lane February 17, 2016 at 5:02 AM Thanks a bunch, Janice.

Timothy Hicks February 16, 2016 at 6:39 PM A fitting image for the cruel fate of vanity. Possessions consume when in excess. Thanks for participating in the contest, and getting high remarks. Well done. Lin Lane February 17, 2016 at 5:02 AM Thank you Timothy, and thanks for co-hosting.

Jan Allison February 16, 2016 at 6:17 PM Many congrats on your win Lin:-) hugs Jan xx Lin Lane February 17, 2016 at 5:01 AM and many thanks in return, Jan.

White Sage February 16, 2016 at 5:48 PM well...congratulations on the win... Lin Lane February 17, 2016 at 5:01 AM now your eyes are open ~ lol

White Sage February 16, 2016 at 5:47 PM well, i don't go near fire, not scared of it, just afraid...i don't want to be the next superstar in some horror film lol....you're always bringing on the greatness in you Lin, the poems i see, are great!, best of luck in the contest Lin Lane February 17, 2016 at 5:00 AM Thanks a whole lot, Sage.

Beautiful Scars February 16, 2016 at 4:51 PM Lin, congrats on your placement in the contest!! -luloo *smiles* Lin Lane February 17, 2016 at 4:59 AM Thanks so much, Luloo.

Sandra Adams February 13, 2016 at 11:07 AM nicely penned, that ending sums it up and ties in with that picture perfectly...good luck in the contest! Lin Lane February 13, 2016 at 3:40 PM Thank you for such nice comments.

John Hamilton February 13, 2016 at 10:13 AM So true well said Lin. Lin Lane February 13, 2016 at 3:39 PM I thank you, John. ;)

Janice Canerdy February 13, 2016 at 9:29 AM This is excellent. Janice Lin Lane February 13, 2016 at 3:39 PM Thank you very much, Janice.