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Home » Poems » Abdulhafeez Oyewole » As For the Rich

As For the Rich

As for (most of) the rich, Earth is Paradise while Heaven is Hell. __________________________________ 06/12/2013 For: Broken Wings' "Monoku Form" Contest.

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Michael Miers
Date: 9/9/2014 5:43:00 PM
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'the class which has the power to rob upon a large scale has also the power to control the government and legalize their robbery' Eugene Debs right on.
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Te Indi
Date: 2/10/2014 8:31:00 PM
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It is easier for a camel to enter through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the gates of heaven. You know reality.
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Abdulhafeez Oyewole
Date: 3/5/2014 1:23:00 PM
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From Mark, you dropped wisdom which sure befits the above line. Thanks once more for the visitation, Asante.
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Richard D Seal
Date: 12/25/2013 6:11:00 AM
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This my dear friend is an excellent observation, it's a pity we can't have more equality in the world, would be a better place. Hope you're having a wonderful Christmas. Take care, Richard
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Abdulhafeez Oyewole
Date: 12/25/2013 9:45:00 AM
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Thank you richard for your excellent submission. Christmas is great here. Merry Christmas to you!
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/9/2013 11:45:00 PM
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oh yes, I LIKE this one!!!
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Abdulhafeez Oyewole
Date: 12/10/2013 8:52:00 AM
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Thanks Andrea for your nice comment.
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Joe Inka
Date: 12/9/2013 10:35:00 PM
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So much is said in one line. It makes me think if more wealthy people adopted your philosophy the world could be a paradise for all, Well done
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Abdulhafeez Oyewole
Date: 12/10/2013 8:51:00 AM
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Thanks Joe for your nice comment on my work.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/9/2013 6:28:00 PM
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put both lines on one line to conform with the monoku form and increase your chances for the contest. There is much wisdom in this poem.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/10/2013 8:51:00 AM
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You are most welcome.
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Abdulhafeez Oyewole
Date: 12/10/2013 8:49:00 AM
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I will see to that. Thanks my good friend, Richard.
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Dr.Ram Mehta
Date: 12/7/2013 5:29:00 AM
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Lovely expression and true one, Ahafeez
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Abdulhafeez Oyewole
Date: 12/10/2013 8:47:00 AM
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Thanks Dr. Ram for your nice comment.

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