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Brilliant But Contemptuous

He poured his heart into the stock market Had a knack for knowing when to invest Tight with funds; should have had a straightjacket Somehow he managed to avoid arrest Passed a man living on a cardboard box The tin cup still empty as he passed by Though he spent his life trying to outfox This chance for redemption he did defy *Entry for Natalie’s Genius or Criminal Contest

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John Loving Iii

Date: 9/30/2011 5:34:00 PM

weath is the order of production and exchange rather than the accumulation of most ly perishable goods. congrads on your will

Natalie The Rogue Rhymer

Date: 9/29/2011 11:46:00 AM

Carolyn-very powerful write-congrats. on your win in my contest :)

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 9/29/2011 7:34:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in this contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 9/29/2011 5:58:00 AM

Congratulations on the win in the contest of Natalie, Carolyn

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/29/2011 12:31:00 AM

wow, it's short but has a very powerful message. Just how I like them BEST. Congrats, Carolyn!!

Joe Maverick

Date: 9/6/2011 12:01:00 PM

I see much truth in your words Carolyn, i have not commented much has have had computer problems..really enjoyed as always.

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 9/5/2011 6:50:00 PM

We all have those chances and they come more often when we look for them . Well done Lady Carolyn. I sincerely appreciate you comments luv

Jack Horne

Date: 9/5/2011 4:17:00 PM

Yes, sadly there are people out there who only care about money. Lovely write, Carolyn

David Williams

Date: 9/5/2011 3:12:00 PM

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John Loving Iii

Date: 9/5/2011 7:56:00 AM

the gods first build up whom they wish to bring down. john

Gwendolen Song

Date: 9/5/2011 1:37:00 AM

No such thing as a financial Good Samaritan out there these days, huh? This is so 21st century and speaks to the greed of men! I believe this one will hit the top of the charts for a genius poem! ...Congrats on your crystalline's top spot too. Awesome character painted... Gwendolen

Jack Ross Jr.

Date: 9/4/2011 8:42:00 PM

Wonderful write lovely Lady Carolyn chances for redemption passed......with love....old Jack.........good luck on contest

Jl Sadberry

Date: 9/4/2011 6:58:00 PM

Smile, *^_^* “I Have Not Beheld Any Photos Posted Perhaps In Regards Unto This Poems Words & Reflections & Or Notes Unto Such But, Sounds As Though An Unfortuned Soul Amid Some Degree Within Scroogefuls Amissive Journey Until, Mercy & Deliverence Came Upon A Christmas Holidays Borne * Smile ~ `Light of The World Shine On Me, Love Is The Answer *^_^* Nice Compassionate Verse My Dear, Precious Carolyn!” === My Love Unto You & All You Love, Always & Forever, Jasper *

Russell Sivey

Date: 9/4/2011 6:57:00 PM

Carolyn, this is truly a magnificent poem! I really enjoyed this write a lot! Good luck in the contest!!

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 9/4/2011 5:49:00 PM

ABOUT THIS POEM in BLUE above the title!!

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 9/4/2011 5:48:00 PM

So many walk this road sometimes one wonders who is the lost and lonely one? Nice write...to see the photo you have to click on about the poem [which was somewhere near the comment box?] Light & Love

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 9/4/2011 5:48:00 PM

ABOUT THIS POEM in BLUE above the title!!

Nancy Jones

Date: 9/4/2011 5:47:00 PM

Great one, Carolyn. Thanks!