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Do You Know the Card Board Man

Do you know the card board man? his resume's in plain view. He pushes his house from here to there seeking help from you. At the rising of his sun he begins his journey by foot- which is his ride. Tell me do you know this man he seems to have lost his pride. This is the man you over look he stands on the top of the street. With business card in his hands his worn miles show on his feet? When he was strong he fought your enemies- lest you do forget. Now he's called 'the card board man' when indeed he's a honored vet. But, because he's so tattered and dirty you think that he simply cannot feel. resentment that you have for him all he wants is food perhaps a hot meal. Then at the setting of his sun he gathers his house in his cart. Prays perhaps tomorrow he'll eat as his resume touches some heart.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 11/3/2011 5:11:00 PM
Congrats Valerie on a top notch win with this exciting entry on the cardboard man luv..
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Valerie Sherman
Date: 11/3/2011 7:29:00 PM
Thank you sweetheart..I appreciate it...Luv Valerie
Date: 11/3/2011 7:34:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Paula's "Do You Know The Cardboard Man" contest Valerie. Love, Carol
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Valerie Sherman
Date: 11/3/2011 7:53:00 AM
Thanks Carol I appreciate it...have great day.
Date: 11/3/2011 3:43:00 AM
Congratulations on the win with this lovely write, Valerie
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Valerie Sherman
Date: 11/3/2011 7:54:00 AM
Thank you Dr. Mehta..I appreciate the comment.
Date: 10/25/2011 7:34:00 AM
Tender piece, my friend. Many congrats on your win too : )
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Valerie Sherman
Date: 10/25/2011 7:41:00 AM
thank you Jack I appreciate it...Valerie

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