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Fool's Gold

Only with hope unearthed by will can true treasure come to be
     And but through impassioned eyes could such fascination see
     A caressing glimmer of desire caught by one heart lends it truth
     Found in its natural state it would beguile the purest blood of youth

     Prospects of wealth that brings true joy is not wasted in the mind
     Only stones unturned will ever know the dreams one left behind
     In the softness of these hardened hands faith's pleasure pleads to hold
     Such grains that gleam unknown by most except in this Fool's Gold.

     Fool's Gold Contest
     Sponsored by Julia Ward
     11/11/2016

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Peter Dome Date: 1/8/2017 7:39:00 AM Excellent. Well done. A sure winner. moog. Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 1/8/2017 8:00:00 AM Thank you again Peter...

Afzal Nusker Date: 12/16/2016 6:10:00 AM Very good take on the theme. Fabulous poem. Congrats! Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 12/16/2016 12:07:00 PM Thank you my friend...

Paloma P Date: 12/6/2016 10:34:00 PM Exquisitely eloquent, congrats Charlie. Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 12/7/2016 7:48:00 AM Thanks again Paloma...

Probir Gupta Date: 11/28/2016 9:19:00 AM A beautiful poem ... Congratulations for the win in the contest ... Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 11/28/2016 9:49:00 AM Thank you Probir...

Samuel Opara Date: 11/28/2016 7:29:00 AM This is really good! Heavy on the "first place" potential. Thanks for the read. Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 11/28/2016 9:49:00 AM Thank you Samuel...

Alexis Y. Date: 11/27/2016 8:06:00 AM Hi Charlie, Good take on the contest theme. Congratulations on your win. It was well deserved: -) Alexis Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 11/28/2016 9:48:00 AM Thank you Alexis...

Janis Medders Tobechi Date: 11/26/2016 8:20:00 PM These are lovely words. A great write. A 7 Congratulations. Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 11/26/2016 8:47:00 PM Thank you Janis...

Janice Canerdy Date: 11/26/2016 10:18:00 AM A 7 for your great WINNING poem, Charlie--full of memorable imagery! Janice Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 11/26/2016 10:34:00 AM You are very kind Janice, thank you...

Heidi Sands Date: 11/26/2016 9:32:00 AM A beautiful poem, well put together. Congratulations! Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 11/26/2016 10:00:00 AM Thanks Heidi...

Robert Lindley Date: 11/13/2016 11:12:00 PM Wisdom, beauty and great style represented in this very creative piece. A7 Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 11/14/2016 6:24:00 AM Thank you Robert...

Arthur Vaso Date: 11/13/2016 12:55:00 PM This is truly beautiful poetry Charlie, Golden even! Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 11/14/2016 6:25:00 AM You are very kind Arthur, thank you...

Francis J Grasso Date: 11/13/2016 12:29:00 PM You have a wonderful way of constructing each line of poetry, Charlie. Lovely poem! ...Fran Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 11/13/2016 12:40:00 PM Thanks for your encouragement Fran...

Andrea Dietrich Date: 11/13/2016 9:34:00 AM Deep and lovely poem, Charlie. Good luck in the contest. Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 11/13/2016 12:39:00 PM Thank you Andrea...

Eve Roper Date: 11/12/2016 10:29:00 AM love the picture and love the verse very stunning . Paul said it best a result of age put to good use Hugs Eve Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 11/13/2016 12:38:00 PM Thank you for those lovely words Eve...

Paul Callus Date: 11/12/2016 9:46:00 AM This is lovely, Charlie, and I bow to your wise words...a result of age put to good use! Regards // paul Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 11/13/2016 12:37:00 PM Thank you Paul...

Sunlite Wanter Date: 11/11/2016 6:59:00 PM "Only stones unturned will ever know the dreams one left behind" is so touching to me. Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 11/11/2016 10:26:00 PM Thank you for your kindness Sunlite...

Heidi Sands Date: 11/11/2016 4:01:00 PM Charlie, this is a great one! Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 11/11/2016 9:58:00 PM You are very kind Heidi, thank you...

Chris Green Date: 11/11/2016 3:56:00 PM Very well written Charlie. I really enjoyed this one Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 11/11/2016 9:57:00 PM So glad you did Chris, thank you...