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Fame and Fortune

Fame and fortune she did not seek For she was humble she stayed meek Her twin brother chased a star That did her brother's life devour So, please adopt his sister’s view Let fame and fortune ~ come to you

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/23/2022 2:36:00 AM

"let fame and fortune come to you" - yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!

Robert Gorelick

Date: 6/19/2022 3:49:00 PM

Good things come to those who wait. I'm still waiting! Clever...Robert

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/19/2022 5:36:00 PM

Me too. How long is your line, by the way? ... lol.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 6/19/2022 3:16:00 PM

Not having made a fortune nor fame, what can I say. Judge those who did?? . I do know both money and also having a fat-head for no reason are destructive. Toss in booze, edibles and drugs, the highway to hell. . We can be our worst enemies. Panagiota xx

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/19/2022 5:36:00 PM

I don't know. Fortune sounds just fine with me... lol.

Edward Ibeh

Date: 6/19/2022 2:18:00 PM

Nicely done, Gershon:-) Fame is a drag. It's terrifying to lose your privacy! I'll take fortune any day. Then again, anybody would! lol

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/19/2022 5:36:00 PM

You've got it, Edward. Let them show you the money!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/19/2022 12:06:00 PM

I'll just settle for the fortune, couldn't cope with the paparazzi lol. Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/20/2022 3:12:00 AM

May have to go dark for a while

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/19/2022 5:35:00 PM

You're smart, Tom. My sources told me Putin's paparazzi are hot on your trail...

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 6/19/2022 10:25:00 AM

There is solid advice in this fine poem, Gershon. Fame and fortune can be very elusive. A person should just be the best they can be (which is reward in itself), and if it happens, it happens. :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/19/2022 5:34:00 PM

There you go, Evelyn. Let the chips fall where they may. ~ Casino Cat

L Milton Hankins

Date: 6/19/2022 9:09:00 AM

I think that's a splendid idea, gw.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/19/2022 5:32:00 PM

I imagine F & F are headed you way at this very moment, Milt. :) gw

Karen Jones

Date: 6/19/2022 6:02:00 AM

Great advice in this one. Well done. Happy Father's Day if you celebrate!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/19/2022 5:28:00 PM

I do celebrate Dad's Day, Karen. I tell corny jokes all day... l9l. Thanks for your wishes. :) gw

Mike Gentile

Date: 6/19/2022 5:06:00 AM

Fortune wears many faces I believe GW! Great thoughts!! Happy Sunday !

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/19/2022 5:23:00 PM

Shakespeare said Fortune was a strumpet! Who knew? :) gw

Valsa George

Date: 6/19/2022 12:37:00 AM

Do not go after fame and name. If one really deserves them, they will naturally come to her/him.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/19/2022 5:23:00 PM

That's exactly right, Valsa. Well, at least I don't have to worry about Fame coming after me. As for you,... :)

Michael Tor

Date: 6/18/2022 10:23:00 PM

I ve been waiting all my life for it Gershon. Be well my friend...

Michael Tor
Date: 6/19/2022 9:34:00 PM

lol!!!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/19/2022 5:19:00 PM

Hey, Michael. Me, too. Seems fame and fortune aren't getting the message about you and me. Maybe we should alert them with a -- hunger strike or something. lol. Thanks, gw