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Equality

Life isn’t fair Legions lament, Noting there’s no equal share. Some have the wealth of dreams. Some have little to spare, Fated to fail it seems. But if life were fair What makes us unique Would grant us no reason to care. We’d be cookie cutter clones Stamped out in a row. You could be me, and I you. This life is fairer than we want to know.

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Catherine Labeau

Date: 7/6/2015 5:40:00 PM

not sure that you are right as the dices dealt are some time so severe but clone we do not want to be

Paul Schneiter
Date: 7/6/2015 9:03:00 PM

It may well be, Catherine, that I've overstated my case. I suppose I was applying some cognitive dissonance. In any event, your comment is perceptive and well stated; please know that I appreciate it.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 4/12/2015 9:52:00 PM

Hello Paul... I liked the structure of your poem and the message flows out to let us know that we don't need to be a clone. Thank you Paul - Lindsay

Paul Schneiter
Date: 4/12/2015 11:03:00 PM

I value and appreciate your kind response, Lindsay. The poem could probably flow better, but it seemed to have a mind of its own (you know what I mean). I hope life is treating you and your loved ones wonderfully well in beautiful Australia.

Kp Nunez

Date: 4/10/2015 4:19:00 PM

Ah, but life would be less interesting if everyone would have the same lot under the sky! A contemplative write, Paul. I liked it. HUgs! Kim :)

Paul Schneiter
Date: 4/10/2015 10:52:00 PM

Thank you, Kim. I value and appreciate your kind words of encouragement. I also value and appreciate your marvelous poetic voice.

Annabelle Bally

Date: 4/9/2015 9:24:00 PM

nice poem

Paul Schneiter
Date: 4/9/2015 9:27:00 PM

Thank you, Annabelle. It's kind of you to take time to comment; I appreciate it.

Florin Andronic

Date: 4/8/2015 9:52:00 PM

Some have the wealth of dreams. Some have little to spare, - unique - nice

Paul Schneiter
Date: 4/9/2015 8:16:00 AM

Thank you, Florin. I value and appreciate your encouraging, kind comment. Hope all is well with you and your loved ones.

Jan Allison

Date: 4/8/2015 7:01:00 PM

wisw words indeed Paul I am simply happy to be me, to be unique - how boring if we were clones - our differences what makes us the people we are:-) Hugs jan xx 7 xx

Paul Schneiter
Date: 4/9/2015 8:29:00 AM

Thank you, Jan. You always "come through" for me, and I appreciate that immensely. I'm trying to write rhyme-free free verse, but my penchant for rhyming gets in the way. In any event, your encouraging words are a treasure.