Blind Tableau

Blinded by numbers
and rich possessions,
he compiles each gain
with eyes fixed on wealth
knowing not love’s touch--
how poor the merchant.



2.”Happiness doesn't lie in the objects
 we gather around us. To find it,
 all we need to do is open our eyes.”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Dietrich Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 9:24 PM
how poor the merchant indeed! WEll done, Jajosh, and congrats for your win.
Kendrick Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 7:47 AM
Creative winner..Way to go..Congrats on your great win..Sara
Kendrick Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 7:48 AM
I like your thoughts about the topic..Sara
Andresen Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 7:33 AM
- There are many that I have read before .... and many who not arrived at the winners list .... but, everyone can not win! - Really hard to judge .... (glad it's not me :) - In my eyes, everyone is so beautiful written! - CONGRATULATIONS !!! - Have a restful and lovely weekend,Jajosh - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Mehta Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 5:25 AM
Congrats on the win with this nicely penned tableu,
Yvonne Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 4:15 AM
This is a stunning tableau!
Johnson Avatar
October 24, 2014 at 6:04 PM
This is a great tableau. How sad. Ccongratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Meier-Hans Avatar
October 24, 2014 at 5:02 PM
Congratulations on your win Jajosh. I enjoyed reading your wise words.
Allison Avatar
October 24, 2014 at 3:59 PM
Very wise words indeed many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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