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Envy

I don't envy that Mercedes passing me on the road... I pity my poor choices that keep me from driving it... I don't pine or wish for the righteous mans' soul... I'll be lucky for the salvation that I get... I don't sneer at the professionals with that hint of green in my eyes... I don't hope to reach 100, after all, everyone dies... I'm not jealous of intellectuals, I'm just not that bright... I don't long for the sunrise for I am content with the night... I don't daydream of the summer, while the snow falls outside my door... I've accepted that I'm grounded, as I watch the eagles soar...

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 6/19/2012 7:19:00 PM
I just simply love this!!So true!!-Melly
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Date: 6/19/2012 7:59:00 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem this week Darrell. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/8/2012 6:16:00 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be Darrell. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/7/2012 1:50:00 PM
You've given me another Fav here Darrel! It's simple,and true...And you brought the eagles out..Love it!
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Date: 6/7/2012 1:49:00 PM
Welcome to P-Soup Darrell, well written poem - like it! - Have fun with poerty. - love from Anne-Lise
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